The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.

When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.

This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude

Why should I eat the flesh of oxen or drink the blood of goats?

God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.

Remember this: The enemy scorns the LORD and a foolish people despises your name.

For he remembered that they were only flesh, a passing wind that doesn't return.

to give the corpses of your servants as food for the birds of the skies and the flesh of your godly ones to the beasts of the earth;

My flesh trembles out of fear of you, and I am in awe of your judgments. Ayin