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But no one asks, ‘Where is God my maker, who causes glad songs to ring out at night,

They may cry out, but no one answers, because of evil men's pride.

But now, just because he doesn't get angry and punish, does it mean he doesn't know what arrogance is?

I may search far and wide for my arguments, but I will ascribe righteousness to God my maker.

He does not preserve the lives of the wicked, but he gives justice to the poor.

He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous; but when he sets kings on their throne forever, they may become proud;

But if they don't pay attention, they perish by the sword and die without learning their lesson.

But the judgment on the wicked applies fully to you, judgment and condemnation take hold [of them].

Everyone has seen it, [but] humans see it [only] from a distance.

Now people don't see the light, which is bright in the sky; but then the wind blows and clears [the clouds] away.

and said, ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop'?

But from the wicked the light is withheld, and the arm raised [to strike] is broken.

Yes, I spoke once, but I won't answer more; all right, twice, but I won't go on."

I had heard about you with my ears, but now my eye sees you;

For Adonai watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked is doomed.

Serve Adonai with fear; rejoice, but with trembling.

But you, Adonai , are a shield for me; you are my glory, you lift my head high.

You can be angry, but do not sin! Think about this as you lie in bed, and calm down. (Selah)

But I can enter your house because of your great grace and love; I will bow down toward your holy temple in reverence for you.

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice, let them forever shout for joy! Shelter them; and they will be glad, those who love your name. For you, Adonai , bless the righteous; you surround them with favor like a shield.