You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be.

Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother’s womb.

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding a close relative,

So that your confidence may be in the Lord, I am making them known to you today – even you.

and put a knife to your throat if you possess a large appetite.

Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.

The one who says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him.

“Many daughters have done valiantly, but you surpass them all!”

The Lover to His Beloved: My darling, you are as beautiful as Tirzah, as lovely as Jerusalem, as awe-inspiring as bannered armies!

Look, you are nothing, and your accomplishments are nonexistent; the one who chooses to worship you is disgusting.

Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate! You, prove to me that you are right!

Yes, you are a God who keeps hidden, O God of Israel, deliverer!

He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, through whom I will reveal my splendor.”

But approach, you sons of omen readers, you offspring of adulteresses and prostitutes!

Even now you say to me, ‘You are my father! You have been my faithful companion ever since I was young.

I said, “There is no one like you, Lord. You are great. And you are renowned for your power.

Lord, grant me relief from my suffering so that I may have some relief. Rescue me from those who persecute me so that I may be rescued.

Do not cause me dismay! You are my source of safety in times of trouble.

But you, O Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.