| 11.1 |
Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered, |
| 11.2 |
“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified? |
| 11.3 |
Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed? |
| 11.4 |
For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure. I am clean in your eyes.’ |
| 11.5 |
But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against you, |
| 11.6 |
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. |
| 11.7 |
“Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty? |
| 11.8 |
They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know? |
| 11.9 |
Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. |
| 11.10 |
If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him? |
| 11.11 |
For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it. |
| 11.12 |
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt. |
| 11.13 |
“If you set your heart aright, stretch out your hands toward him. |
| 11.14 |
If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents. |
| 11.15 |
Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear: |
| 11.16 |
for you shall forget your misery. You shall remember it like waters that have passed away. |
| 11.17 |
Life shall be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it shall be as the morning. |
| 11.18 |
You shall be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety. |
| 11.19 |
Also you shall lie down, and no one shall make you afraid. Yes, many shall court your favor. |
| 11.20 |
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.” |
