9. Will God then listen to his crywhen distress comes upon him,
10. If he delights in the Almightyand calls upon God constantly?
11. I will teach you what is in God’s hand,and the way of the Almighty I will not conceal.
12. Look, you yourselves have all seen it;why do you spend yourselves in empty words!
13. This is the portion of the wicked with God,the heritage oppressors receive from the Almighty:
14. Though his children be many, the sword awaits them.His descendants shall want for bread.
15. His survivors shall be buried in death;their widows shall not weep.
16. Though he heap up silver like dustand store away mounds of clothing,