9. For he said, It shall profit a man nothing that he should conform his will with God.
10. Therefore, hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
11. For he shall pay man according to his work and cause every man to find according to his ways.
12. Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
13. Who visited the earth for him? And who set the whole world in order?
14. If he were to set his heart upon man and gather unto himself his spirit and his breath,
15. all flesh would perish together, and man would turn again unto dust.
16. If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.