23. Afterwards he will rise up and recompense them, And render their recompense upon their head.
24. Howbeit to them that repent he granteth a return; And he comforteth them that are losing patience.
25. Return to the Lord, and forsake sins: Make your prayer before his face, and lessen the offence.
26. Turn again to the Most High, and turn away from iniquity; And greatly hate the abominable thing.
27. Who shall give praise to the Most High in the grave, Instead of them which live and return thanks?
28. Thanksgiving perishes from the dead, as from one that is not: He that is in life and health shall praise the Lord.