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16 But Elohim says to wicked people,
    “How dare you quote my decrees
        and mouth my promises![a]
17 You hate discipline.
    You toss my words behind you.
18 When you see a thief, you want to make friends with him.
    You keep company with people who commit adultery.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 50:16 Or “covenant.”

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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