For in the time of evil He shall hide me in His den, in the secrecy of His tent He shall hide me; He shall lift me up upon a rock.

The wicked walk on every side, when vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

For all day long I have been plagued, and chastened every morning.

Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to desolation.

How have they been brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are fully brought to an end with destruction,

Righteous are You, O Jehovah, when I complain to You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those who deceive with treachery at ease?

Are You not from ancient times, Jehovah my God, my Holy One? We shall not die, Jehovah, for You have appointed them for judgment. And, my Rock, You have established them for correction.