12. Surely, God cannot act wickedly,the Almighty cannot pervert justice.
13. Who gave him charge over the earth,or who set all the world in its place?
14. If he were to set his mind to it,gather to himself his spirit and breath,
15. All flesh would perish together,and mortals return to dust.
16. Now you—understand, hear this!Listen to the words I speak!
17. Can an enemy of justice be in control,will you condemn the supreme Just One,
18. Who says to a king, “You are worthless!”and to nobles, “You are wicked!”
19. Who neither favors the person of princes,nor respects the rich more than the poor?For they are all the work of his hands;