⁴³ Let the one who is wise^(A) heed these things
    and ponder the loving deeds^(B) of the Lord.

⁹ Who is wise?^(A) Let them realize these things.
    Who is discerning? Let them understand.^(B)
The ways of the Lord are right;^(C)
    the righteous walk^(D) in them,
    but the rebellious stumble in them.

⁹ All people will fear;^(A)
    they will proclaim the works of God
    and ponder what he has done.^(B)

²⁴ but let the one who boasts boast^(A) about this:
    that they have the understanding to know^(B) me,
that I am the Lord,^(C) who exercises kindness,^(D)
    justice and righteousness^(E) on earth,
    for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.

²³ Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me,
    and to the blameless^[a] I will show my salvation.^(A)”

¹² They have harps and lyres at their banquets,
    pipes^(A) and timbrels^(B) and wine,
but they have no regard^(C) for the deeds of the Lord,
    no respect for the work of his hands.^(D)