5 Suppose a man tells lies about his friends to get a reward. Then his own children will suffer for it.
6 "God has made everyone laugh at me. People spit in my face.
7 My eyes have grown weak because I'm so sad. My body is so thin it hardly casts a shadow.
8 Those who claim to be honest are shocked when they see me. Those who think they haven't sinned are stirred up against me. They think I'm ungodly.
9 But godly people will keep doing what is right. Those who have clean hands will grow stronger.
10 "Come on, all of you! Try again! I can't find a wise person among you.
11 My life is almost over. My plans are destroyed. And so are the longings of my heart.