17. How precious to me are your thoughts, God!How vast is the sum of them!
18. Were I to count them,they would outnumber the grains of sand –when I awake, I am still with you.
19. If only you, God, would slay the wicked!Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
20. They speak of you with evil intent;your adversaries misuse your name.
21. Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord,and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
22. I have nothing but hatred for them;I count them my enemies.
23. Search me, God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24. See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.