The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy.”

If, however, the scall spreads further on the skin after his purification,

Tell the nations about his splendor, tell all the nations about his miraculous deeds!

Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?

Your own mouth condemns you, not I; your own lips testify against you.

Surely mockery is with me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

He will not look on the streams, the rivers, which are the torrents of honey and butter.

my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.

“But wisdom – where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

My heart is in turmoil unceasingly; the days of my affliction confront me.

Indeed, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?

The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

For I do not trust in my bow, and I do not prevail by my sword.

(the ransom price for a human life is too high, and people go to their final destiny),

The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.

Tell the nations about his splendor! Tell all the nations about his amazing deeds!

Praise the Lord, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds!

His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

who leaves the husband from her younger days, and forgets her marriage covenant made before God.