You tell every boaster, “Stop boasting!” And to the wicked you say, “Don't boast of your power!
Good sense and sound judgment can be yours.
“How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?
Like a bull with mighty horns, the LORD protects his faithful nation Israel, because they belong to him. Shout praises to the LORD!
Can't you fools see? Won't you ever learn?
Your own glorious power makes us strong, and because of your kindness, our strength increases.
If you want to live, give up your foolishness and let understanding guide your steps.”
You lift the poor and homeless out of the rubbish dump and give them places of honour in royal palaces. You set the world on foundations, and they belong to you.
But let your people be happy and celebrate because of you.
Mountains melt away like wax in the presence of the LORD of all the earth.