6. The tabernacles of robbers abound, and they provoke God boldly; whereas it is he that hath given all into their hands:
7. But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee: and the birds of the air, and they shall tell thee.
8. Speak to the earth, and it shall answer thee: and the fishes of the sea shall tell.
9. Who is ignorant that the hand of the Lord hath made all these things?
10. In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh of man.
11. Doth not the ear discern words, and the palate of him that eateth, the taste?
12. In the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days prudence.
13. With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
14. If he pull down, there is no man that can build up: if he shut up a man, there is none that can open.