The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, "God won't hold me accountable; he doesn't care."

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, "You will not hold me accountable."

Break the arm of the wicked and evil man! Hold him accountable for his wicked deeds, which he thought you would not discover.

He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.

Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord!

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.

Hold them accountable for all their sins! Do not vindicate them!

But I am continually with you; you hold my right hand.

For the Lord holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices, and pours it out. Surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop."

Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

I hold fast to your rules. O Lord, do not let me be ashamed!

Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.

even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me.

May they praise God while they hold a two-edged sword in their hand,