4 I myself will give answer to you and to your friends with you.
5 “Look at the heavens, and see; and observe the clouds that are higher than you.
6 If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against him? And if your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?
7 If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand?
8 Your wickedness affects a person like yourself, and your righteousness affects humans.
9 “Because of the multitude of oppressions, they cry out; they cry for help because of the arm of the mighty.
10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night,