12. Yes surely, God will not do wickedly,neither will the Almighty pervert justice.
13. Who put him in charge of the earth?or who has appointed him over the whole world?
14. If he set his heart on himself,If he gathered to himself his spirit and his breath,
15. all flesh would perish together,and man would turn again to dust.
16. “If now you have understanding, hear this.Listen to the voice of my words.
17. Shall even one who hates justice govern?Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?—
18. Who says to a king, ‘Vile!’or to nobles, ‘Wicked!’?