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Psalms 50:16

But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to declare My statutes, Or take My covenant in your mouth,

Surrounding context

50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me."

50:16 But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to declare My statutes, Or take My covenant in your mouth,

50:17 Seeing you hate instruction And cast My words behind you?

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