Cush was the father of Nimrod, who established himself as a mighty warrior on earth. ¹ 

for he stretches out his hand against God, ¹  and vaunts himself ²  against the Almighty,

Let him not trust in what is worthless, ¹  deceiving himself; for worthlessness will be his reward. ² 

then the Almighty himself will be your gold, ¹  and the choicest ²  silver for you.

whose heart did not bless me ¹  as he warmed himself with the fleece of my sheep, ² 

He delivers the afflicted by ¹  their ²  afflictions, he reveals himself to them ³  by their suffering.

He says to himself, ¹  “I will never ²  be upended, because I experience no calamity.” ³ 

He says to himself, ¹  “God overlooks it; he does not pay attention; he never notices.” ² 

God is in its fortresses; he reveals himself as its defender. ¹ 

Indeed, ¹  the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession. ² 

to the one who performs magnificent, amazing deeds all by himself, for his loyal love endures,

The one who refuses correction despises himself, ¹  but whoever hears ²  reproof acquires understanding. ³ 

One who has isolated himself ¹  seeks his own desires; ²  he rejects ³  all sound judgment.

The one who acquires wisdom ¹  loves himself; ²  the one who preserves understanding will prosper. ³ 

King Solomon made a sedan chair ¹  for himself of wood imported from Lebanon. ² 

He will not cry out or shout; he will not publicize himself in the streets. ¹ 

Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; ¹  call to him while he is nearby!

Ephraim has attached himself to idols; Do not go near him!

Whoever then humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

But the expert, ¹  wanting to justify ²  himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”