Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath.

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

everyone who belongs to me, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed – yes, whom I made!

I, I have spoken – yes, I have summoned him; I lead him and he will succeed.

Their peaceful dwelling places will be laid waste by the fierce anger of the Lord.

I myself will also walk in hostility against you and strike you seven times on account of your sins.

I will walk in hostile rage against you and I myself will also discipline you seven times on account of your sins.

These people, as well as the Anakites, are also considered Rephaites; the Moabites call them Emites.

Surely he loves the people; all your holy ones are in your power. And they sit at your feet, each receiving your words.

Of Gad he said: Blessed be the one who enlarges Gad. Like a lioness he will dwell; he will tear at an arm – indeed, a scalp.

The Lord was furious with Israel and turned them over to the Philistines and Ammonites.

Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is established, it cannot be moved.

Now listen to me! Send back those you have seized from your brothers, for the Lord is very angry at you!”

how much more to those who live in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed like a moth?

Do you fix your eye on such a one? And do you bring me before you for judgment?

Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

How much less, then, when you say that you do not perceive him, that the case is before him and you are waiting for him!

I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.