^{9 Ref} They have set their mouth in the heavens, And their tongue walketh through the earth.

^{10 Ref} Therefore his people return hither: And waters of a full `cup' are drained by them.

^{11 Ref} And they say, How doth God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?

^{12 Ref} Behold, these are the wicked; And, being alway at ease, they increase in riches.

^{13 Ref} Surely in vain have I cleansed my heart, And washed my hands in innocency;

^{14 Ref} For all the day long have I been plagued, And chastened every morning.

^{15 Ref} If I had said, I will speak thus; Behold, I had dealt treacherously with the generation of thy children.