⁹ All these things I have considered, and applied my heart to all the works that are done under the sun. Sometimes one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.

⁵ For thou hast maintained my judgment and my cause: thou hast sat on the throne, who judgest justice.

⁷ And I meditated in the night with my own heart: and I was exercised and I swept my spirit.

⁸ Will God then cast off for ever? or will he never be more favourable again?

⁹ Or will he cut off his mercy for ever, from generation to generation?