9 Every one of these knowsthat the hand of the Lord has done this.
10 The life of every creatureand the breath of all people are in God’s hand.
11 The ear tests wordsas the tongue tastes food.
12 Older people are supposed to be wise.Long life is supposed to bring understanding.
13 “But God has wisdom and power.He has good advice and understanding.
14 What God tears down cannot be rebuilt.The man God puts in prison cannot be let out.
15 If God holds back the waters, there is a time without rain.But if he lets the waters go, they flood the land.