9 Which of all these does not knowthat the hand of God has done this?
10 In his hand is the soul of every living thing,and the life breath of all mortal flesh.
11 Does not the ear judge wordsas the mouth tastes food?
12 So with old age is wisdom,and with length of days understanding.
13 With him are wisdom and might;his are counsel and understanding.
14 If he knocks a thing down, there is no rebuilding;if he imprisons, there is no release.
15 He holds back the waters and there is drought;he sends them forth and they overwhelm the land.