23 For I am in dread of destruction from Ěl, and from His excellence I could not escape.
24 If I have put my trust in gold, or called fine gold my refuge;
25 if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gained much;
26 if I have looked at 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 that too is a punishable crookedness, for I would have denied Ěl above.
29 If I have rejoiced when he who hated me was ruined, or lifted myself up when evil found him –