‘Surely such is the residence of an evil man; and this is the place of one who has not known God.’”

Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God.

How then can a human being be righteous before God? How can one born of a woman be pure?

I will teach you about the power of God; What is on the Almighty’s mind I will not conceal.

This is the portion of the wicked man allotted by God, the inheritance that evildoers receive from the Almighty.

then what will I do when God confronts me in judgment; when he intervenes, how will I respond to him?

I will not show partiality to anyone, nor will I confer a title on any man.

He entreats God, and God delights in him, he sees God’s face with rejoicing, and God restores to him his righteousness.

“Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person,

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

Be careful that no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

“Yes, God is great – beyond our knowledge! The number of his years is unsearchable.

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

The king says, “I will announce the Lord’s decree. He said to me: ‘You are my son! This very day I have become your father!

To the Lord I cried out, and he answered me from his holy hill. (Selah)

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, Lord! Carefully consider my complaint!

Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

Rise up, Lord! Don’t let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence!

He says to himself, “God overlooks it; he does not pay attention; he never notices.”