12. But if they don’t listen,they perish by the sword,breathe their last without understanding.
13. Those with impious hearts become furious;they don’t cry out even though he binds them.
14. They die young;they are among the holy ones.
15. He saves the weak in their affliction,opens their ears through oppression.
16. Surely he draws you up from the brink of troubleto a wide place without distress;your table is set with rich food.
17. You are overly concerned about the case of the wicked;justice will be upheld in it.
18. Don’t let them lure you with wealth;don’t let a huge bribe mislead you.
19. Will he arrange your rescue from distressor from all your exertions of strength?
20. Don’t wish for the nightwhen people vanish from their place.
21. Take care; don’t turn to evilbecause you’ve chosen it over affliction.
22. Look, God is inaccessible due to his power;who is a teacher like him?