8. Understand, you stupid people!You fools, when will you be wise?
9. Does the one who shaped the ear not hear?The one who formed the eye not see?
10. Does the one who guides nations not rebuke?The one who teaches man not have knowledge?
11. The Lord knows the plans of man;they are like a fleeting breath.
12. Blessed the one whom you guide, Lord,whom you teach by your instruction,
13. To give rest from evil days,while a pit is being dug for the wicked.
14. For the Lord will not forsake his people,nor abandon his inheritance.
15. Judgment shall again be just,and all the upright of heart will follow it.
16. Who will rise up for me against the wicked?Who will stand up for me against evildoers?
17. If the Lord were not my help,I would long have been silent in the grave.
18. When I say, “My foot is slipping,”your mercy, Lord, holds me up.
19. When cares increase within me,your comfort gives me joy.
20. Can unjust judges be your allies,those who create burdens by decree,
21. Those who conspire against the justand condemn the innocent to death?
22. No, the Lord is my secure height,my God, my rock of refuge,