16. They were cut down before their time;their foundations were swept away by a flood.
17. They said to God, ‘Depart from us,’and, ‘What can the Almighty do to us?’
18. Yet He filled their houses with good things;but the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
19. “The righteous see it and are glad,and the innocent laugh them to scorn:
20. ‘Surely our adversaries are cut down,and the fire consumes their remnant.’
21. “Now acquaint yourself with Him and be at peace;thereby good will come to you.
22. Receive, I pray, the teaching from His mouth,and lay up His words in your heart.
23. If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up;you will put away iniquity far from your tents.