³ Does it seem good to you to oppress,
    to despise the work of your hands
    and favor the schemes of the wicked?^(A)

⁸ Your hands fashioned and made me,
    and now you turn and destroy me.^[a](A)

¹⁵ You would call, and I would answer you;
    you would long for the work of your hands.

⁹     Do not hide your face from me.

² I cry to God Most High,
    to God who fulfills his purpose for me.^(A)

¹ O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.^(A)