God does not pervert justice

5Behold, God is mighty and does not despise; he is mighty in strength of heart.

6He does not keep the wicked alive, but gives justice to the afflicted.

7He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne he seats them forever, and they are exalted.

8And if they are bound in chains, caught in cords of affliction,

9then he declares to them their deeds and their transgressions, that they have acted arrogantly.

10He opens their ear to discipline, and says that they should turn back from wickedness.

11If they listen and serve, they will spend their days in prosperity and their years in pleasantness.

12But if they do not listen, they will pass away by the sword, and they will die without knowledge.