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Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, When the glory of his house is increased;

For when he dies he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.

He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They shall never see light.

He shall call to the heavens from above, And to the earth, that He may judge His people:

Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge.Selah

Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God."

"Here is the man who did not make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness."

To the Chief Musician. Set to 'Mahalath.' A Contemplation [fn] of David. The fool has said in his heart,"There is no God."They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity;There is none who does good.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.

He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has broken his covenant.

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, But war was in his heart; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?

In God (I will praise His word), In the LORD (I will praise His word),

He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up.Selah God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.

Let them flow away as waters which run continually; When he bends his bow, Let his arrows be as if cut in pieces.

Before your pots can feel the burning thorns, He shall take them away as with a whirlwind, As in His living and burning wrath.

The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance; He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,

I will wait for You,O You his Strength; [fn] For God is my defense;

God has spoken in His holiness: "I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem And measure out the Valley of Succoth.

You will prolong the king's life, His years as many generations.