17. But now you are loaded down with the punishment sinners will receive. You have been judged fairly.
18. Be careful that no one tempts you with riches. Don't take money from people who want special favors, no matter how much it is.
19. Can your wealth keep you out of trouble? Can all of your mighty efforts keep you going?
20. Don't long for the night to come so you can drag people away from their homes.
21. Be careful not to do what is evil. You seem to like evil better than suffering!
22. "God is honored because he is so powerful. He has no equal as a teacher.
23. Who has told him what he can do? Who has said to him, 'You have done what is wrong'?
24. Remember to thank him for what he's done. People have praised him with their songs.
25. Every human being has seen his work. People can see it from far away.
26. How great God is! We'll never completely understand him. We'll never find out how long he has lived.