1. Love righteousness, you who judge the earth;think of the Lord in goodness,and seek him in integrity of heart;
2. Because he is found by those who do not test him,and manifests himself to those who do not disbelieve him.
3. For perverse counsels separate people from God,and his power, put to the proof, rebukes the foolhardy;
4. Because into a soul that plots evil wisdom does not enter,nor does she dwell in a body under debt of sin.
5. For the holy spirit of discipline flees deceitand withdraws from senseless counselsand is rebuked when unrighteousness occurs.
6. For wisdom is a kindly spirit,yet she does not acquit blasphemous lips;Because God is the witness of the inmost selfand the sure observer of the heartand the listener to the tongue.
7. For the spirit of the Lord fills the world,is all-embracing, and knows whatever is said.
8. Therefore those who utter wicked things will not go unnoticed,nor will chastising condemnation pass them by.