15. If I had said such things,I would not be acting as one of your people.
16. I tried to think this problem through,but it was too difficult for me
17. until I went into your Temple.Then I understood what will happen to the wicked.
18. You will put them in slippery placesand make them fall to destruction!
19. They are instantly destroyed;they go down to a horrible end.
20. They are like a dream that goes away in the morning;when you rouse yourself, O Lord, they disappear.
21. When my thoughts were bitterand my feelings were hurt,
22. I was as stupid as an animal;I did not understand you.
23. Yet I always stay close to you,and you hold me by the hand.
24. You guide me with your instructionand at the end you will receive me with honour.
25. What else have I in heaven but you?Since I have you, what else could I want on earth?
26. My mind and my body may grow weak,but God is my strength;he is all I ever need.
27. Those who abandon you will certainly perish;you will destroy those who are unfaithful to you.