It is all the same. Therefore I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’
‘Your hands shaped me and formed me. Will you now turn and destroy me?
Is it good for you to oppress, to reject the work of your hands, and favour the plans of the wicked?
even though you know that I am not wicked and that there is no one who can rescue from your power?
Yes, I know that you will lead me to death – the place appointed for all who live.
every living thing would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.
For he has said, ‘A man gains nothing when he becomes God’s friend.’
‘Son of man, prophesy, “This is what the Lord says! ” You are to proclaim, “A sword! A sword is sharpened and also polished.