“To the one in despair, kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

“It is all one! That is why I say, ‘He destroys the blameless and the guilty.’

For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it?

“But now, ask the animals and they will teach you, or the birds of the sky and they will tell you.

Look away from him and let him desist, until he fulfills his time like a hired man.

He will not grow rich, and his wealth will not endure, nor will his possessions spread over the land.

If even the moon is not bright, and the stars are not pure as far as he is concerned,

It hurls itself against him without pity as he flees headlong from its power.

if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

“Do you think this to be just: when you say, ‘My right before God.’

If the river rages, it is not disturbed, it is secure, though the Jordan should surge up to its mouth.

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”

I cry out for help to the sovereign God, to the God who vindicates me.

and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

We do not see any signs of God’s presence; there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last.

As far as the eastern horizon is from the west, so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!