11. The wicked say, “How can God know?Does the Most High know everything? ”
12. Look at them — the wicked!They are always at ease,and they increase their wealth.
13. Did I purify my heartand wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
14. For I am afflicted all day longand punished every morning.
15. If I had decided to say these things aloud,I would have betrayed Your people.
16. When I tried to understand all this,it seemed hopeless
17. until I entered God’s sanctuary.Then I understood their destiny.
18. Indeed, You put them in slippery places;You make them fall into ruin.
19. How suddenly they become a desolation!They come to an end, swept away by terrors.
20. Like one waking from a dream,Lord, when arising, You will despise their image.
21. When I became embitteredand my innermost being was wounded,
22. I was stupid and didn’t understand;I was an unthinking animal toward You.
23. Yet I am always with You;You hold my right hand.
24. You guide me with Your counsel,and afterward You will take me up in glory.
25. Who do I have in heaven but You?And I desire nothing on earth but You.