¹⁸ If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened.^(A)

¹⁹ But truly God has listened;
    he has heard the words of my prayer.^(A)

²¹ For the Lord comes out from his place
    to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity;
the earth will disclose the blood shed on it
    and will no longer cover its slain.^(A)