9. "For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing When he is pleased with God.'
10. "Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from the Almighty to do wrong.
11. "For He pays a man according to his work, And makes him find it according to his way.
12. "Surely, God will not act wickedly, And the Almighty will not pervert justice.
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.