13 Who gave Him charge over the earth?
Or who appointed Him over the whole world?

14 If He should set His heart on it,
If He should ^agather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, ‡

16 “If you have understanding, hear this;
Listen to the sound of my words:

17 ^aShould one who hates justice govern?
Will you ^bcondemn Him who is most just? ‡