I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.

For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor.

And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;

Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded.

If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.

Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.