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This is because he says, ‘It does not help a man
    to try and please God.’

10 “So listen to me, you who can understand.
    God All-Powerful can never do wrong!
    It is impossible for God to do evil.
11 God pays a person back for what he has done.
    God gives him what his actions deserve.

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For he says, ‘There is no profit
    in trying to please God.’(A)

10 “So listen to me,(B) you men of understanding.(C)
    Far be it from God to do evil,(D)
    from the Almighty to do wrong.(E)
11 He repays everyone for what they have done;(F)
    he brings on them what their conduct deserves.(G)

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