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For you examine us every morning and test us every moment.

Why won't you leave me alone, at least long enough for me to swallow!

Why not just forgive my sin and take away my guilt? For soon I will lie down in the dust and die. When you look for me, I will be gone."

For we were born but yesterday and know nothing. Our days on earth are as fleeting as a shadow.

They cling to their home for security, but it won't last. They try to hold it tight, but it will not endure.

For God is so wise and so mighty. Who has ever challenged him successfully?

Even if I were right, I would have no defense. I could only plead for mercy.

For he attacks me with a storm and repeatedly wounds me without cause.

I would still dread all the pain, for I know you will not find me innocent, O God.

that you must quickly probe for my guilt and search for my sin?

If I am guilty, too bad for me; and even if I'm innocent, I can't hold my head high, because I am filled with shame and misery.

before I leave—never to return— for the land of darkness and utter gloom.

If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!

For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins.

You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.

Yet my friends laugh at me, for I call on God and expect an answer. I am a just and blameless man, yet they laugh at me.

For they all know that my disaster has come from the hand of the Lord .

For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being.

As for me, I would speak directly to the Almighty. I want to argue my case with God himself.

As for you, you smear me with lies. As physicians, you are worthless quacks.