16 But God says to the wicked:
“What right do you have to recite My statutes
and to take My covenant on your lips?(A)
17 You hate instruction
and turn your back on My words.[a](B)
18 When you see a thief,
you make friends with him,
and you associate with adulterers.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 50:17 Or and cast My words behind you

16 But to the wicked person, God says:

“What right have you to recite my laws
    or take my covenant(A) on your lips?(B)
17 You hate(C) my instruction
    and cast my words behind(D) you.
18 When you see a thief, you join(E) with him;
    you throw in your lot with adulterers.(F)

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