16 But to the wicked God says,
“What right have you to recount My statutes
And to take aMy covenant in your mouth?
17 For you ahate discipline,
And you bcast My words behind you.
18 When you see a thief, you aare pleased with him,
And you bassociate with adulterers.
19 You alet your mouth loose in evil
And you harness your btongue for deceit.
20 You sit and aspeak against your brother;
You slander your own mother’s son.