22 It is all the same. That is why I say,

‘He destroys the innocent* and the wicked alike.’

23 If a flash flood should cause sudden death,

He would mock at the despair of the innocent.

24 The earth has been handed over to the wicked;+

He covers the eyes* of its judges.

 9 For he has said, ‘A man does not benefit

From trying to please God.’+