to turn a person from his sin, and to cover a person’s pride.

then he reveals to them what they have done, and their transgressions, that they were behaving proudly.

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

He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

As for me, I said: “O Lord, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!

I thirst for God, for the living God. I say, “When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?”

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

in order to shoot down the innocent in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation.

When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

As a demonstration of your loyal love, destroy my enemies! Annihilate all who threaten my life, for I am your servant.

“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them.

The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant, than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.