^{17 Ref} And the sons of thy people have said: The way of the Lord is not pondered, As to them -- their way is not pondered.

^{18 Ref} In the turning back of the righteous from his righteousness, And he hath done perversity -- he dieth for it.

^{19 Ref} And in the turning back of the wicked from his wickedness, And he hath done judgment and righteousness, by them he liveth.

^{20 Ref} And ye have said: The way of the Lord is not pondered, Each according to his ways do I judge you, O house of Israel.'