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For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.

Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; death shall be their shepherd, and the upright shall rule over them in the morning. Their form shall be consumed in Sheol, with no place to dwell.

But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah

For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.

For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed —and though you get praise when you do well for yourself—

The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge! Selah

Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me.

For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills.

"If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine.

For you hate discipline, and you cast my words behind you.

"You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit.

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.

For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.

I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly.

There they are, in great terror, where there is no terror! For God scatters the bones of him who encamps against you; you put them to shame, for God has rejected them.

Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

For strangers have risen against me; ruthless men seek my life; they do not set God before themselves. Selah

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O Lord , for it is good.

For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!