And further, when you say that his anger does not punish, and that he does not know transgression!

For in truth, my words are not false; it is one complete in knowledge who is with you.

Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.

He does not allow the wicked to live, but he gives justice to the poor.

He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

The godless at heart nourish anger, they do not cry out even when he binds them.

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

Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

Do not long for the cover of night to drag people away from their homes.

Take heed, do not turn to evil, for because of this you have been tested by affliction.

After that a voice roars; he thunders with an exalted voice, and he does not hold back his lightning bolts when his voice is heard.

As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."

Their young grow strong, and grow up in the open; they go off, and do not return to them.

It scorns the tumult in the town; it does not hear the shouts of a driver.

Is the wild ox willing to be your servant? Will it spend the night at your feeding trough?

She is harsh with her young, as if they were not hers; she is unconcerned about the uselessness of her labor.

For God deprived her of wisdom, and did not impart understanding to her.

It laughs at fear and is not dismayed; it does not shy away from the sword.

It lives on a rock and spends the night there, on a rocky crag and a fortress.

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

Is it not fierce when it is awakened? Who is he, then, who can stand before it?

I will not keep silent about its limbs, and the extent of its might, and the grace of its arrangement.

Arrows do not make it flee; slingstones become like chaff to it.

The likes of it is not on earth, a creature without fear.

After the Lord had spoken these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, "My anger is stirred up against you and your two friends, because you have not spoken about me what is right, as my servant Job has.

So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. And my servant Job will intercede for you, and I will respect him, so that I do not deal with you according to your folly, because you have not spoken about me what is right, as my servant Job has."

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord's commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.

Not so with the wicked! Instead they are like wind-driven chaff.

Many say about me, "God will not deliver him." (Selah)

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

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

For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!

I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

If a person does not repent, God sharpens his sword and prepares to shoot his bow.

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden.

for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

He lies in ambush in a hidden place, like a lion in a thicket; he lies in ambush, waiting to catch the oppressed; he catches the oppressed by pulling in his net.

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

Rise up, Lord! O God, strike him down! Do not forget the oppressed!

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.

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord's loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

For I have obeyed the Lord's commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

You widen my path; my feet do not slip.

I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.

Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord's faithfulness he is not upended.

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.

To you they cried out, and they were saved; in you they trusted and they were not disappointed.

But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.

Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

But you, O Lord, do not remain far away! You are my source of strength! Hurry and help me!

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

My God, I trust in you. Please do not let me be humiliated; do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me!

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!

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy's net.

Protect me and deliver me! Please do not let me be humiliated, for I have taken shelter in you!

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord's favor in the land of the living?

By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

For they do not understand the Lord's actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

A psalm -- a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O Lord, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O Lord my God, I will always give thanks to you.

You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge.

You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

O Lord, do not let me be humiliated, for I call out to you! May evil men be humiliated! May they go wailing to the grave!

How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

For day and night you tormented me; you tried to destroy me in the intense heat of summer. (Selah)

For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.