² “Can a man be of benefit to God?^(A)
    Can even a wise person benefit him?^(B)

³ What pleasure^(A) would it give the Almighty if you were righteous?^(B)
    What would he gain if your ways were blameless?^(C)

¹² “Is not God in the heights of heaven?^(A)
    And see how lofty are the highest stars!