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.
24. "He breaks in pieces mighty men without inquiry, And sets others in their place.