I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.

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

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place.

I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea creatures and all you ocean depths,

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Like a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a person who wanders from his home.

Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Two things I ask from you; do not refuse me before I die:

There are three things that are too wonderful for me, four that I do not understand:

For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him.

You are a garden spring, a well of fresh water flowing down from Lebanon.

My lover thrust his hand through the hole, and my feelings were stirred for him.

They pronounce the guilty innocent for a payoff, they ignore the just cause of the innocent.

Those who put their hope in Cush and took pride in Egypt will be afraid and embarrassed.