4 If your children have sinned against himand he has left them in the grip of their guilt,
5 Still, if you yourself have recourse to Godand make supplication to the Almighty,
6 Should you be blameless and upright,surely now he will rouse himself for youand restore your rightful home.
7 Though your beginning was small,your future will flourish indeed.
8 Inquire of the former generations,pay attention to the experience of their ancestors—
9 As we are but of yesterday and have no knowledge,because our days on earth are but a shadow—
10 Will they not teach you and tell youand utter their words of understanding?