17. But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked, against the judgment and the justice that sustain everything.
18. Therefore it is to be feared that he take thee away with a stroke, which cannot be avoided even with a great ransom.
19. Will he esteem thy riches? No, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
20. Do not desire the night, when he cuts people off in their place.
21. Take heed, do not regard iniquity, to choose it rather than poverty.
22. Behold, God is exalted by his power; what teacher is like him?