Psalm 50:16–23

16 But God says to the wicked,

“Why should you recite my commandments?

Why should you talk about my covenant?

17 You refuse to let me correct you;

you reject my commands.

18 You become the friend of every thief you see

and you associate with adulterers.

19 “You are always ready to speak evil;

you never hesitate to tell lies.

20 You are ready to accuse your own relatives

and to find fault with them.

21 You have done all this, and I have said nothing,

so you thought that I was like you.

But now I reprimand you

and make the matter plain to you.

22 “Listen to this, you that ignore me,

or I will destroy you,

and there will be no one to save you.

23 Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honours me,

and I will surely save all who obey me.”