7. And they have said, "The Lord will not see, nor will the God of Jacob understand."
8. Understand, you senseless ones among the people. And be wise at last, you foolish ones.
9. He who formed the ear, will he not hear? And he who forged the eye, does he not look closely?
10. He who chastises nations, he who teaches man knowledge, will he not rebuke?
11. The Lord knows the thoughts of men: that these are in vain.
12. Blessed is the man whom you will instruct, O Lord. And you will teach him from your law.
13. So may you soothe him from the evil days, until a pit may be dug for sinners.
14. For the Lord will not drive away his people, and he will not abandon his inheritance,
15. even until the time when justice is being converted into judgment, and when those who are close to justice are all those who are upright of heart.
16. Who will rise up with me against the malignant? Or who will stand with me against the workers of iniquity?
17. Except that the Lord assisted me, my soul almost would have dwelt in Hell.