4 Your children sinned against God.And he punished them for their sins.
5 But you should ask God for help.Pray to God All-Powerful for mercy.
6 You must be good and honest.Then he will start doing something for you.And he will bring you back where you belong.
7 The place you began will seem unimportantbecause your future will be so successful.
8 “Ask old peopleand find out what their ancestors learned.
9 We were only born yesterday and know nothing.Our days on earth are like only a shadow.
10 Those people will teach you and tell you.They will tell you what they know.