3. God always does right—and this knowledgecomes straight from God.
4. You can rest assuredthat what I say is true.
5. Although God is mighty,he cares about everyoneand makes fair decisions.
6. The wicked are cut down,and those who are wrongedreceive justice.
7. God watches over good peopleand places them in positionsof power and honour for ever.
8. But when people are prisonersof suffering and pain,
9-10. God points out their sinand their pride,then he warns themto turn back to him.
11. And if they obey,they will be successfuland happy from then on.
12. But if they foolishly refuse,they will be rewardedwith a violent death.
13. Godless people are too angryto ask God for helpwhen he punishes them.
14. So they die youngin shameful disgrace.
15. Hard times and troubleare God's wayof getting our attention!
16. And at this very moment,God deeply desiresto lead you from troubleand to spread your tablewith your favourite food.
17. Now that the judgmentfor your sinshas fallen upon you,