16. Therefore, if you have understanding, hear what is said, and heed the sound of my eloquence.
17. Is he that does not love judgment able to be corrected? And how can you so greatly condemn him who is just?
18. He says to the king, "You are an apostate." He calls commanders impious.
19. He does not accept the reputation of leaders; nor does he recognize the tyrant as he contends against the poor. For all are the work of his hands.
20. They will die suddenly, and the people will be troubled in the middle of the night, but they will pass through it, and the violent will be taken away without a hand.
21. For his eyes are upon the ways of men, and he examines all of their steps.