18. If I regard iniquity in my heart—literally, "see iniquity with pleasure."

     24. stretched . . . hand—Earnestness, especially in beseeching, is denoted by the figure (compare Job 11:13; Ps 68:31; 88:9).

     28. Now no prayers or most diligent seeking will avail (Pr 8:17).

     29. far . . . wicked—in His love and favor (Ps 22:11; 119:155).

     9. (Compare Pr 15:8; 21:27).