13. "Who gave Him authority over the earth? And who has laid on Him the whole world?
14. "If He should determine to do so, If He should gather to Himself His spirit and His breath,
15. All flesh would perish together, And man would return to dust.
16. "But if you have understanding, hear this; Listen to the sound of my words.
17. "Shall one who hates justice rule? And will you condemn the righteous mighty One,
18. Who says to a king, 'Worthless one,' To nobles, 'Wicked ones';
19. Who shows no partiality to princes Nor regards the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands?
20. "In a moment they die, and at midnight People are shaken and pass away, And the mighty are taken away without a hand.
21. "For His eyes are upon the ways of a man, And He sees all his steps.
22. "There is no darkness or deep shadow Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
23. "For He does not need to consider a man further, That he should go before God in judgment.