12 But if they don’t listen,they perish by the sword,breathe their last without understanding.
13 Those with impious hearts become furious;they don’t cry out even though he binds them.
14 They die young;they are among the holy ones.
15 He saves the weak in their affliction,opens their ears through oppression.
16 Surely he draws you up from the brink of troubleto a wide place without distress;your table is set with rich food.
17 You are overly concerned about the case of the wicked;justice will be upheld in it.
18 Don’t let them lure you with wealth;don’t let a huge bribe mislead you.