²⁷ Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

³ speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I am against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great monster that lieth in the midst of his rivers, that hath said, My river is mine own, and I have made it for myself.

¹ Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

² The works of Jehovah are great, Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

³ His work is honor and majesty; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

⁴ He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

⁵ He hath given food unto them that fear him: He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

⁶ He hath showed his people the power of his works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.

⁷ The works of his hands are truth and justice; All his precepts are sure.

⁸ They are established for ever and ever; They are done in truth and uprightness.

⁹ He hath sent redemption unto his people; He hath commanded his covenant for ever: Holy and reverend is his name.

¹⁰ The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: His praise endureth for ever.