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 wise,and long life brings understanding.
13 “But only God has wisdom and power,good advice and understanding.
14 What he tears down cannot be rebuilt;anyone he puts in prison cannot be let out.
15 If God holds back the waters, there is no rain;if he lets the waters go, they flood the land.