3 But you say, ‘What will it profit you,’and, ‘What do I gain by not sinning?’
4 I will reply to you,and to your friends with you.
5 Gaze at the heavens and see;consider the clouds, which are higher than you!
6 If you sin, how does it affect God?If your transgressions are many,what does it do to him?
7 If you are righteous, what do you give to God,or what does he receive from your hand?
8 Your wickedness affects only a person like yourself,and your righteousness only other people.
9 “People cry out because of the excess of oppression;they cry out for helpbecause of the power of the mighty.