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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2“Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be judged right? |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Should your babble silence men, and when you mock, shall no one shame you? |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in God’s eyes.’ |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5But oh, that God would speak and open his lips to you, |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7“Can you find out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limit of the Almighty? |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8It is higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know? |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10If he passes through and imprisons and summons the court, who can turn him back? |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11For he knows worthless men; when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it? |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12But a stupid man will get understanding when a wild donkey’s colt is born a man! |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13“If you prepare your heart, you will stretch out your hands toward him. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and let not injustice dwell in your tents. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be secure and will not fear. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16You will forget your misery; you will remember it as waters that have passed away. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17And your life will be brighter than the noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18And you will feel secure, because there is hope; you will look around and take your rest in security. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19You will lie down, and none will make you afraid; many will court your favor. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20But the eyes of the wicked will fail; all way of escape will be lost to them, and their hope is to breathe their last.” |
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