Olam 2

What man <i>is</i> like Job, <i>who</i> drinketh up scorning like water?

Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.

For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, <i>that he should do</i> wickedness; and <i>from</i> the Almighty, <i>that he should commit</i> iniquity.

For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to <i>his</i> ways.

Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world?

If he set his heart upon man, <i>if</i> he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.

If now <i>thou hast</i> understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.