37 No one can say something and make it happen, unless the Lord orders it.
38 God Most High commands both good and bad things to happen.
39 No one alive can complain when he punishes them for their sins.
40 Let us check and see what we have done. Then let us turn back to the Lord.
41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to the God of heaven.
42 Let us say to him, “We have sinned and have been stubborn. Because of this, you have not forgiven us.
43 You wrapped yourself with anger. You chased us. You killed us without mercy!