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Human Behavior Cannot Change God

“Look at the heavens and see.
Observe the clouds high above you.
If you’ve sinned, what effect can you have on God?
If you’ve done many wrongs, what can you do to him?
If you’re righteous, what can you give him,
or what can he get from you?
Your wickedness affects only someone like yourself.
Your righteousness affects only the descendants of Adam.

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Look up at the heavens(A) and see;
    gaze at the clouds so high above you.(B)
If you sin, how does that affect him?
    If your sins are many, what does that do to him?(C)
If you are righteous, what do you give to him,(D)
    or what does he receive(E) from your hand?(F)
Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself,(G)
    and your righteousness only other people.(H)

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I am not criticizing you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings,
which are always in front of me.

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I bring no charges(A) against you concerning your sacrifices
    or concerning your burnt offerings,(B) which are ever before me.

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