14. If he were to decide to do it—to gather his spirit and breath back to himself—
15. all flesh would die together,and humans would return to dust.
16. But if you have understanding, hear this;pay attention to the sound of my words.
17. Will one who hates justice rule;will you condemn the most righteous one?
18. Will you say to a king, "Worthless!"to royalty, "Evil!"
19. Who shows no favor to princesnor regards the rich over the poor,for they are all the work of God’s hands?
20. In the middle of the night they suddenly die;people are shaken and pass away.The mighty are removed, not by a human hand.
21. God’s eyes are on human ways,and he sees all their steps.
22. There’s no darkness, no deep darkness,where evildoers can hide themselves;
23. surely no time is set for a personto appear before God in judgment.
24. He shatters the mighty without examining them;makes others take their place.
25. Thus he regards their deeds,overturns them at night, and they are crushed.