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For God speaks once, Yes twice, though man pays no attention.

"If there is beside him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show to man what is right for him;

If you have anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify you.

For the ear tries words, As the palate tastes food.

Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among ourselves what is good.

For Job has said, 'I am righteous, God has taken away my right:

For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing That he should delight himself with God.'

For the work of a man will he render to him, And cause every man to find according to his ways.

Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, Nor regards the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

"For his eyes are on the ways of a man, He sees all his goings.

For he doesn't need to consider a man further, That he should go before God in judgment.

"For has any said to God, 'I am guilty, but I will not offend any more.

Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know.

For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God."

"By reason of the multitude of oppressions they cry out; They cry for help by reason of the arm of the mighty.

How much less when you say you don't see him. The cause is before him, and you wait for him!

"Bear with me a little, and I will show you; For I still have something to say on God's behalf.

For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

"But those who are godless in heart lay up anger. They don't cry for help when he binds them.

Take heed, don't regard iniquity; For this you have chosen rather than affliction.