They speak evil of God in heaven and give arrogant orders to everyone on earth,

The wicked say to themselves, "God doesn't care! He has closed his eyes and will never see me!"

They say, "The LORD does not see us; the God of Israel does not notice."

And yet you ask, "What does God know? He is hidden by clouds---how can he judge us?"

You think the thick clouds keep him from seeing, as he walks on the dome of the sky.

God asked me, "Mortal man, do you see what the Israelite leaders are doing in secret? They are all worshiping in a room full of images. Their excuse is: 'The LORD doesn't see us! He has abandoned the country.' "

"At that time I will take a lamp and search Jerusalem. I will punish the people who are self-satisfied and confident, who say to themselves, 'The LORD never does anything, one way or the other.'

you would surely have discovered it, because you know our secret thoughts.

LORD, you have examined me and you know me.

You see me, whether I am working or resting; you know all my actions.

You are all around me on every side; you protect me with your power.

It never enters their heads that I will remember all this evil; but their sins surround them, and I cannot avoid seeing them."