They say in their hearts, “We will never fall; never will we see misfortune.”
But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is long delayed,’
“Come, let me bring wine; let us fill ourselves with strong drink, And tomorrow will be like today, or even greater.”
Because the sentence against an evil deed is not promptly executed, the human heart is filled with the desire to commit evil—
To the measure of her boasting and wantonness repay her in torment and grief; for she said to herself, ‘I sit enthroned as queen; I am no widow, and I will never know grief.’
When people are saying, “Peace and security,” then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
Like a thorny thicket, they are tangled, and like drunkards, they are drunk; like dry stubble, they are utterly consumed.
For his anger lasts but a moment; his favor a lifetime. At dusk weeping comes for the night; but at dawn there is rejoicing.
lends no money at interest, accepts no bribe against the innocent. Whoever acts like this shall never be shaken.
For the leader. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is good.
For the leader. Of David. In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains!
You said, “I shall remain always, a sovereign mistress forever!” You did not take these things to heart, but disregarded their outcome.