3 when you ask, ‘What benefit is it to you?’and, ‘What would I gain by sinning?’
4 I will answer you and your friends.
5 “Look at the heavens and see.Observe the clouds high above you.
6 If you’ve sinned, what effect can you have on God?If you’ve done many wrongs, what can you do to him?
7 If you’re righteous, what can you give him,or what can he get from you?
8 Your wickedness affects only someone like yourself.Your righteousness affects only the descendants of Adam.
9 The weight of oppression makes them cry out.The power of mighty people makes them call for help.