7. He filled them with knowledge and understandingand showed them the difference between good and evil.
8. He gave them his own insightto let them see the majesty of his creation.
10. They will praise his holy nameand proclaim the greatness of all he does.
11. He made knowledge available to themand gave them the Law as a source of life.
12. He made an eternal covenant with themand revealed his commands to them.
13. They saw the splendour of his majestyand heard the glory of his voice.
14. He warned them against unrighteousnessand taught each person how to treat others.
15. The Lord is always aware of what people do; there is no way to hide from him.
17. He gave each nation its own ruler, but Israel is the Lord's own possession.
19. The Lord is always watching what people do; everything they do is as clear as day to him.
20. None of their sins are hidden from him; he is aware of them all.
22. When we give to the poor, the Lord considers it as precious as a valuable ring. Human kindness is as precious to him as life itself.
23. Later he will judge the wicked and punish them; they will get what they deserve.