14. If he thought only of himselfand withdrew his Spirit and his breath,
15. all living beings would die together,and humanity would return to dust.
16. “If you understand, listen to this.Open your ears to my words!
17. Should anyone who hates justice be allowed to govern?Will you condemn the one who is righteous and mighty?
18. Should anyone ⌊even⌋ say to a king,‘You good-for-nothing scoundrel!’or to nobles, ‘You wicked people!’
19. The one who is righteous and mightydoes not grant special favors to princesor prefer important people over poor peoplebecause his hands made them all.