⁵ “God is mighty, but he does not despise anyone!
    He is mighty in both power and understanding.

²⁴ For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.
    He has not turned his back on them,
    but has listened to their cries for help.

¹² But the Lord made the earth by his power,
    and he preserves it by his wisdom.
With his own understanding
    he stretched out the heavens.

⁶ Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
    but he keeps his distance from the proud.

⁵ How great is our Lord! His power is absolute!
    His understanding is beyond comprehension!

²³ We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
    but even though he is just and righteous,
    he does not destroy us.

¹³ “If I have been unfair to my male or female servants
    when they brought their complaints to me,

¹² By his power the sea grew calm.
    By his skill he crushed the great sea monster.^[a]
13 His Spirit made the heavens beautiful,
    and his power pierced the gliding serpent.
¹⁴ These are just the beginning of all that he does,
    merely a whisper of his power.
    Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of his power?”

¹³ “But true wisdom and power are found in God;
    counsel and understanding are his.
¹⁴ What he destroys cannot be rebuilt.
    When he puts someone in prison, there is no escape.
¹⁵ If he holds back the rain, the earth becomes a desert.
    If he releases the waters, they flood the earth.
¹⁶ Yes, strength and wisdom are his;
    deceivers and deceived are both in his power.