[1] Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered, [2] "Shouldn`t the multitude of
words be answered?    Should a man full of talk be justified? [3] Should
your boastings make men hold their peace?    When you mock, shall no man
make you ashamed? [4] For you say, `My doctrine is pure,    I am clean in
your eyes.` [5] But oh that God would speak,	And open his lips against
you, [6] That he would show you the secrets of wisdom!	  For true wisdom
has two sides.	  Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your
iniquity       deserves. [7] "Can you fathom the mystery of God?    Or can
you probe the limits of the Almighty? [8] They are high as heaven. What can
you do?    Deeper than Sheol: what can you know? [9] The measure of it is
longer than the earth,	  And broader than the sea. [10] If he passes by,
or confines,	Or convenes a court, then who can oppose him? [11] For he
knows false men.    He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn`t consider
it. [12] But vain man can become wise	 If a man can be born as a wild
donkey`s colt. [13] "If you set your heart aright,    Stretch out your
hands toward him. [14] If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away,   
Don`t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents. [15] Surely then shall you
lift up your face without spot;    Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall
not fear: [16] For you shall forget your misery;    You shall remember it
as waters that are passed away, [17] Life shall be clearer than the
noonday;     Though there is darkness, it shall be as the morning. [18] You
shall be secure, because there is hope;    Yes, you shall search, and shall
take your rest in safety. [19] Also you shall lie down, and none shall make
you afraid;    Yes, many shall court your favor. [20] But the eyes of the
wicked shall fail,    They shall have no way to flee;	 Their hope shall
be the giving up of the spirit."