23 I could not have been abusive;I was terrified at the thoughtthat God might punish me.
24 I have never trustedthe power of wealth,
25 or taken pride in owningmany possessions.
26-27 I have never openly or secretlyworshipped the sun or moon.
28 Such horrible sinswould have deservedpunishment from God.
29 I have never laughedwhen my enemieswere struck by disaster.
30 Neither have I sinnedby asking Godto send down on themthe curse of death.