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.
15. If he withhold the waters, all things shall be dried up: and if he send them out, they shall overturn the earth.
16. With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceiver, and him that is deceived.
17. He bringeth counsellors to a foolish end, and judges to insensibility.