18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
    and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

³ It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool^(A) is quick to quarrel.^(B)

¹⁷ I never sat^(A) in the company of revelers,
    never made merry with them;
I sat alone because your hand^(B) was on me
    and you had filled me with indignation.

⁸ Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,^[a](A)
    we wait^(B) for you;
your name^(C) and renown
    are the desire of our hearts.
⁹ My soul yearns for you in the night;^(D)
    in the morning my spirit longs^(E) for you.
When your judgments^(F) come upon the earth,
    the people of the world learn righteousness.^(G)