10. In his hand is the soul of every living thing and the spirit of all flesh of man.
11. Certainly the ear proves words and the mouth tastes foods.
12. With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days intelligence.
13. With him is wisdom and strength; he has counsel and intelligence.
14. Behold, he shall break down, and it shall not be built again; he shall shut up a man, and no one shall be able to open unto him.
15. Behold, he shall withhold the waters, and they shall dry up; also he shall send them forth, and they shall destroy the earth.
16. With him is strength and existence; he who errs and he who leads astray are his.
17. He causes the counsellors to walk away stripped of counsel and makes the judges to be fools.