17. Over every nation he appointed a ruler,but Israel is the Lord’s own portion.
19. All their works are clear as the sun to him,and his eyes are ever upon their ways.
20. Their iniquities cannot be hidden from him;all their sins are before the Lord.
22. Human goodness is like a signet ring with God,and virtue he keeps like the apple of his eye.
23. Later he will rise up and repay them,requiting each one as they deserve.