11. Had there been but one stiff-necked person,it would be a wonder had he gone unpunished.For mercy and anger alike are with him;he remits and forgives, but also pours out wrath.
12. Great as his mercy is his punishment;he judges people, each according to their deeds.
13. Criminals do not escape with their plunder;the hope of the righteous, God never leaves unfulfilled.
14. Whoever does good has a reward;each receives according to their deeds.
17. Do not say: “I am hidden from God;and on high who remembers me?Among so many people I am unknown;what am I in the world of spirits?
18. Look, the heavens and the highest heavens,the abyss and the earth tremble at his visitation.
19. The roots of the mountains and the earth’s foundations—at his mere glance they quiver and quake.
20. Of me, therefore, he will take no notice;with my ways who will be concerned?
21. If I sin, no eye will see me;if all in secret I act deceitfully, who is to know?
22. Who tells him about just deeds?What can I expect for doing my duty?”
23. Such the thoughts of the senseless;only the foolish entertain them.