Study Desk

You should not unfairly choose his side against mine; you should not argue the case for God.

His bright glory would scare you, and you would be very much afraid of him.

Even if God kills me, I have hope in him; I will still defend my ways to his face.

"A wise person would not answer with empty words or fill his stomach with the hot east wind.

God places no trust in his holy ones, and even the heavens are not pure in his eyes.

God attacks me and tears me with anger; he grinds his teeth at me; my enemy stares at me with his angry eyes.

Everything was fine with me, but God broke me into pieces; he held me by the neck and crushed me. He has made me his target;

his archers surround me. He stabs my kidneys without mercy; he spills my blood on the ground.

He begs God on behalf of a human as a person begs for his friend.

Then know that God has wronged me and pulled his net around me.

His anger burns against me, and he treats me like an enemy.

His armies gather; they prepare to attack me. They camp around my tent.

When the wicked fill their stomachs, God will send his burning anger against them, and blows of punishment will fall on them like rain.

It is said, ‘God saves up a person's punishment for his children.' But God should punish the wicked themselves so they will know it.

One person dies while he still has all his strength, feeling completely safe and comfortable.

His body was well fed, and his bones were strong and healthy.

Accept teaching from his mouth, and keep his words in your heart.

Then an honest person could present his case to God, and I would be saved forever by my judge.

My feet have closely followed his steps; I have stayed in his way; I did not turn aside.

I have never left the commands he has spoken; I have treasured his words more than my own.