1. Moreover Elihu answered,
2. “Do you think this to be your right, or do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God’s,’
3. That you ask, ‘What advantage will it be to you? What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?’
4. I will answer you, and your companions with you.
5. Look to the heavens, and see. See the skies, which are higher than you.
6. If you have sinned, what effect do you have against him? If your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?
7. If you are righteous, what do you give him? Or what does he receive from your hand?
8. Your wickedness may hurt a man as you are, and your righteousness may profit a son of man.
9. “By reason of the multitude of oppressions they cry out. They cry for help by reason of the arm of the mighty.