23 For destruction from God is a terror to me,And because of His magnificence I cannot endure.
24 “If I have made gold my hope,Or said to fine gold, ‘You are my confidence’;
25 If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great,And because my hand had gained much;
26 If I have observed the sun when it shines,Or the moon moving in brightness,
27 So that my heart has been secretly enticed,And my mouth has kissed my hand;
28 This also would be an iniquity deserving of judgment,For I would have denied God who is above.
29 “If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me,Or lifted myself up when evil found him