4 You will lose the inheritance that I gave you.I will make you slaves of your enemiesin a land you don’t know,for my anger blazes like a firethat won’t go out.
5 The Lord proclaims:Cursed are those who trust in mere humans,who depend on human strengthand turn their hearts from the Lord.
6 They will be like a desert shrubthat doesn’t know when relief comes.They will live in the parched places of the wilderness,in a barren land where no one survives.
7 Happy are those who trust in the Lord, who rely on the Lord.
8 They will be like trees planted by the streams,whose roots reach down to the water.They won’t fear drought when it comes;their leaves will remain green.They won’t be stressed in the time of droughtor fail to bear fruit.
9 The most cunning heart—it’s beyond help.Who can figure it out?
10 I, the Lord, probe the heartand discern hidden motives,to give everyone what they deserve,the consequences of their deeds.