²³ “Am I only a God nearby,^(A)”
declares the Lord,
    “and not a God far away?
²⁴ Who can hide^(B) in secret places
    so that I cannot see them?”
declares the Lord.
    “Do not I fill heaven and earth?”^(C)
declares the Lord.

¹⁴ Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;^(A)
    love and faithfulness go before you.^(B)

⁴ The Lord is in his holy temple;^(A)
    the Lord is on his heavenly throne.^(B)
He observes everyone on earth;^(C)
    his eyes examine^(D) them.
⁵ The Lord examines the righteous,^(E)
    but the wicked, those who love violence,
    he hates with a passion.^(F)
6 On the wicked he will rain
    fiery coals and burning sulfur;^(G)
    a scorching wind^(H) will be their lot.

⁷ For the Lord is righteous,^(I)
    he loves justice;^(J)
    the upright^(K) will see his face.^(L)