^{16 Ref} But to the wicked God says, "What right do you have to declare my statutes, That you have taken my covenant on your lips,

^{17 Ref} Seeing you hate instruction, And throw my words behind you?

^{18 Ref} When you saw a thief, you consented with him, And have participated with adulterers.

^{19 Ref} "You give your mouth to evil. You harnesses your tongue for deceit.

^{20 Ref} You sit and speak against your brother. You slander your own mother's son.