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Even when his wealth is great, he is full of care, for the hand of everyone who is in trouble is turned against him.

All his wealth is stored up for the dark: a fire not made by man sends destruction on him, and on everything in his tent.

As for me, is my outcry against man? is it then to be wondered at if my spirit is troubled?

Though they said to God, Go away from us, for we have no desire for the knowledge of your ways.

You say, God keeps punishment stored up for his children. Let him send it on the man himself, so that he may have the punishment of it!

For what interest has he in his house after him, when the number of his months is ended?

Is anyone able to give teaching to God? for he is the judge of those who are on high.

For you say, Where is the house of the ruler, and where is the tent of the evil-doer?

Who will make his way clear to his face? and if he has done a thing, who gives him punishment for it?

Is it possible for a man to be of profit to God? No, for a man's wisdom is only of profit to himself.

For you have taken your brother's goods when he was not in your debt, and have taken away the clothing of those who have need of it.

For it was the man with power who had the land, and the man with an honoured name who was living in it.

For this cause nets are round your feet, and you are overcome with sudden fear.

Saying, Truly, their substance is cut off, and their wealth is food for the fire.

For then you will have delight in the Ruler of all, and your face will be lifted up to God.

For God makes low those whose hearts are lifted up, but he is a saviour to the poor in spirit.

There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge.

I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.

For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.

For what has been ordered for me by him will be gone through to the end: and his mind is full of such designs.