⁴ I myself^[a] will give answer to you^[b]
and to your friends with you.
⁵ “Look at the heavens, and see;
and observe the clouds that are higher than you.
⁶ If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against him?
And if your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?
⁷ If you are righteous, what do you give to him,
or what does he receive from your hand?
⁸ Your wickedness affects a person like yourself,
and your righteousness affects humans.