13 Did God get his power from someone else?Did someone put him in charge of the world?
14 If God took back the breath of life,
15 then everyone living would dieand turn into dust again.
16 Now listen to me, if you are wise.
17 Are you condemning the righteous God?Do you think that he hates justice?
18 God condemns kings and rulerswhen they are worthless or wicked.
19 He does not take the side of rulersnor favor the rich over the poor,for he created everyone.