^{16 Ref} But to the sinner, God says, What are you doing, talking of my laws, or taking the words of my agreement in your mouth?

^{17 Ref} Seeing that you have no desire for my teaching, turning your back on my words.

^{18 Ref} When you saw a thief, you were in agreement with him, and you were joined with those who took other men's wives.

^{19 Ref} You have given your mouth to evil, your tongue to words of deceit.

^{20 Ref} You say evil of your brother; you make false statements against your mother's son.

^{21 Ref} These things have you done, and I said nothing; it seemed to you that I was such a one as yourself; but I will make a protest against you, and put them in order before your eyes.

^{22 Ref} Now keep this in mind, you who have no memory of God, for fear that you may be crushed under my hand, with no one to give you help: