Chapter 11

  Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,  

-

  'Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?  

-

  Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?  

-

  For you say, 'My doctrine is pure, I am clean in your eyes.'  

-

  But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against you,  

-

  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.  

-

  'Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?  

-

  They are high as heaven. What can you do? Deeper than Sheol: what can you know?  

-

  The measure of it is longer than the earth, And broader than the sea.  

-

  If he passes by, or confines, Or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?  

-

  For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn't consider it.  

-

  But vain man can become wise If a man can be born as a wild donkey's colt.  

-

  'If you set your heart aright, Stretch out your hands toward him.  

-

  If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, Don't let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.  

-

  Surely then shall you lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:  

-

  For you shall forget your misery; You shall remember it as waters that are passed away,  

-

  Life shall be clearer than the noonday; Though there is darkness, it shall be as the morning.  

-

  You shall be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety.  

-

  Also you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid; Yes, many shall court your favor.  

-

  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.'  

-