Psalms 50:14-23

14Present to God a thank-offering! Repay your vows to the sovereign One!

15Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”

16God says this to the evildoer: “How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

17For you hate instruction and reject my words.

18When you see a thief, you join him; you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.

19You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

20You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother.

21When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

22Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.

23Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.”