16. "Job, if you have understanding, listen to me. Pay attention to what I'm saying.
17. Can someone who hates to be fair govern? Will you bring charges against the holy and mighty One?
18. He says to kings, 'You are worthless.' He says to nobles, 'You are evil.'
19. He doesn't favor princes. He treats rich people and poor people the same. His hands created all of them.
20. They die suddenly in the middle of the night. God strikes them down, and they pass away. Those who are mighty are removed, but not by human hands.
21. "His eyes see how people live. He watches every step they take.
22. There isn't a dark place or deep shadow where those who do what is evil can hide.
23. God doesn't need to bring charges against men. He knows they are guilty. So he doesn't need to have them appear in his court to be judged.
24. He destroys the mighty without asking them questions in court. Then he sets others up in their places.