10 Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding.

It is impossible for God to do wrong,

and for the Almighty to act unjustly.m

11 For he repaysn a person according to his deeds,

and he gives him what his conduct deserves.H

12 Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly

and the Almighty does not pervert justice.o

13 Who gave him authority over the earth?

Who put him in charge of the entire world?p

14 If he put his mind to it

and withdrew the spiritq and breath he gave,

15 every living thing would perish together

and mankind would return to the dust.r