17. But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
18. Because there is wrath, beware lest thou be led away by thy sufficiency; neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.
19. Will thy riches suffice, that thou be not in distress, or all the forces of thy strength?
20. Desire not the night, when peoples are cut off in their place.
21. Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
22. Behold, God doeth loftily in his power: who is a teacher like unto him?
23. Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought unrighteousness?
24. Remember that thou magnify his work, whereof men have sung.
25. All men have looked thereon; man beholdeth it afar off.