17. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
18. If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You.
19. O that You would slay the wicked, O God; Depart from me, therefore, men of bloodshed.
20. For they speak against You wickedly, And Your enemies take Your name in vain.
21. Do I not hate those who hate You, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?
22. I hate them with the utmost hatred; They have become my enemies.
23. Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts;
24. And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.