They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.

They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.

I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;