23 For I dread calamity from God,and his majesty will overpower me.
24 Had I put my trust in goldor called fine gold my security;
25 Or had I rejoiced that my wealth was great,or that my hand had acquired abundance—
26 Had I looked upon the light as it shone,or the moon in the splendor of its progress,
27 And had my heart been secretly enticedto blow them a kiss with my hand,
28 This too would be a crime for condemnation,for I should have denied God above.
29 Had I rejoiced at the destruction of my enemyor exulted when evil came upon him,