36 to defraud a person in his lawsuit— would the Lord not see?
37 Who speaks and it comes to pass unless the Lord has decreed it?
38 Is it not from the mouth of Elyon that both calamities and good things proceed?
39 Why should any living person complain when punished for his sins?
40 Let us examine and test our ways, and let us return to Adonai.
41 Let us lift up our heart and hands to God in heaven.
42 We have transgressed and rebelled— You have not pardoned.