8 My people, how can you be such stupid fools?When will you ever learn?
9 God made our ears — can't he hear?He made our eyes — can't he see?
10 He scolds the nations — won't he punish them?He is the teacher of all — hasn't he any knowledge?
11 The Lord knows what they think;he knows how senseless their reasoning is.
12 Lord, how happy are those you instruct,the ones to whom you teach your law!
13 You give them rest from days of troubleuntil a pit is dug to trap the wicked.
14 The Lord will not abandon his people;he will not desert those who belong to him.