Study Desk

Utter darkness is laid up for his treasures; a fire not blown upon will devour him; what is left in his tent will be consumed.

The heavens will reveal his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.

The possessions of his house will be carried away, dragged off in the day of God's wrath.

"How often is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? That their calamity comes upon them? That God distributes pains in his anger?

his body full of fat and the marrow of his bones moist.

Who declares his way to his face, and who requites him for what he has done?

When he is borne to the grave, watch is kept over his tomb.

Receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.

"Today also my complaint is bitter, his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.

Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!

Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would give heed to me.

My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.

I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.

For he will complete what he appoints for me; and many such things are in his mind.

Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.

"Why are not times of judgment kept by the Almighty, and why do those who know him never see his days?

The eye of the adulterer also waits for the twilight, saying, 'No eye will see me'; and he disguises his face.

Yet God prolongs the life of the mighty by his power; they rise up when they despair of life.

He gives them security, and they are supported; and his eyes are upon their ways.

"Dominion and fear are with God; he makes peace in his high heaven.