9. When he says, “There is no profitin pleasing God.”
10. Therefore, you that have understanding, hear me:far be it from God to do wickedness;far from the Almighty to do wrong!
11. Rather, he requites mortals for their conduct,and brings home to them their way of life.
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!