17. How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!
18. Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.
19. If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
20. They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
21. Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
22. I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
23. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.