The Condemnation of the Wicked

Psalms 50:16-21

But to the wicked God says: "What right do you have to proclaim my laws or take my covenant on your lips,

when you so hate to receive instruction and fling my words behind you?

When you see a thief, you join up with him, you throw in your lot with adulterers,

you give your mouth free rein for evil and harness your tongue to deceit;

you sit and speak against your kinsman, you slander your own mother's son.

When you do such things, should I stay silent? You may have thought I was just like you; but I will rebuke and indict you to your face.