8. who keeps company with evildoers, and walks with wicked men?
9. For he says, ‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’
10. “Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding: Wickedness is far from God, injustice from Shaddai
11. For He repays a person for what he has done, and brings on the person what he deserves.
12. “Truly God does not act wickedly, and Shaddai does not pervert justice.
13. Who appointed Him over the earth? Who put Him over the whole world?
14. “If He were to set His heart on it, and gather to Himself His Ruach and breath,
15. all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to dust.
16. “Now if you have understanding, hear this; give ear to the sound of my words.
17. Can someone who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the mighty, righteous One?