1Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
2Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
3Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?11.2 full…: Heb. of lips
4Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?11.2 full…: Heb. of lips
5Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?11.3 lies: or, devices
6Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?11.3 lies: or, devices
7For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
8For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
9But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;
10But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;
11And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
12And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
13Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
14Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
15It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?11.8 as high…: Heb. the heights of heaven
16It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?11.8 as high…: Heb. the heights of heaven
17The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
18The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
19If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?11.10 cut…: or, make a change11.10 hinder…: Heb. turn him away?
20If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?11.10 cut…: or, make a change11.10 hinder…: Heb. turn him away?
21For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
22For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
23For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.11.12 vain: Heb. empty
24For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.11.12 vain: Heb. empty
25If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;
26If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;
27If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
28If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
29For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
30For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
31Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
32Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
33And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.11.17 be clearer…: Heb. arise above
34And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.11.17 be clearer…: Heb. arise above
35And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
36And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
37Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.11.19 make suit…: Heb. intreat thy face
38Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.11.19 make suit…: Heb. intreat thy face
39But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.11.20 they shall…: Heb. flight shall perish from them11.20 the giving…: or, a puff of breath
40But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.11.20 they shall…: Heb. flight shall perish from them11.20 the giving…: or, a puff of breath