1Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,
2“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered?
3Should your boastings make men hold their peace?
4For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure.
5But oh that God would speak,
6that he would show you the secrets of wisdom!
7“Can you fathom the mystery of God?
8They are high as heaven. What can you do?
9Its measure is longer than the earth,
10If he passes by, or confines,
11For he knows false men.
12An empty-headed man becomes wise
13“If you set your heart aright,
14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away.
15Surely then you will lift up your face without spot.
16for you will forget your misery.
17Life will be clearer than the noonday.
18You will be secure, because there is hope.
19Also you will lie down, and no one will make you afraid.
20But the eyes of the wicked will fail.