⁶ and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom!
    For wisdom is many-sided.^[a]
Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.^(A)

¹⁶ how much less one who is abominable and corrupt,
    one who drinks iniquity like water!^(A)

⁵ Is not your wickedness great?
    There is no end to your iniquities.^(A)