15. Call on me in times of trouble.I will rescue you, and you will honor me.”
16. But God says to wicked people,“How dare you quote my decreesand mouth my promises!
17. You hate discipline.You toss my words behind you.
18. When you see a thief, you want to make friends with him.You keep company with people who commit adultery.
19. You let your mouth say anything evil.Your tongue plans deceit.
20. You sit and talk against your own brother.You slander your own mother’s son.
21. When you did these things, I remained silent.⌊That⌋ made you think I was like you.I will argue my point with youand lay it all out for you to see.
22. Consider this, you people who forget God.Otherwise, I will tear you to pieces,and there will be no one left to rescue you.
23. Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me.I will let everyone who continues in my waysee the salvation that comes from God.”