27
Regard not the endeavors of those who act wickedly, but the endeavors of those who have kept thy covenants amid afflictions.
28
Think not on those who have lived wickedly in thy sight; but remember those who have willingly acknowledged that thou art to be feared.
29
Let it not be thy will to destroy those who have had the ways of cattle; but regard those who have gloriously taught thy law.
30
Be not angry with those who are deemed worse than beasts; but love those who have always put their trust in thy glory.
31
For we and our fathers have passed our lives in ways that bring death, but thou, because of us sinners, are called merciful.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.