Arise, O God, judge thy own cause: remember thy reproaches with which the foolish man hath reproached thee all the day.
I said in my heart concerning the sons of men, that God would prove them, and shew them to be like beasts.
For all the beasts of the woods are mine: the cattle on the hills, and the oxen.
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel hath not known me, and my people hath not understood.
I am the most foolish of men, and the wisdom of men is not with me.
For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created.
Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.
Why are we reputed as beasts, and counted vile before you?