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There they cry, and he answereth not, because of the pride of evil men.

But now, because he hath not visited in his anger, doth not [Job] know [his] great arrogancy?

Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions, because they have increased.

Because there is wrath, [beware] lest it take thee away through chastisement: then a great ransom could not avail thee.

Wilt thou put confidence in him, because his strength is great? and wilt thou leave thy labour to him?

Then will I also praise thee, because thy right hand saveth thee.

Lead me, Jehovah, in thy righteousness, because of my foes; make thy way plain before me.

Mine eye wasteth away through grief; it hath grown old because of all mine oppressors.

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established praise because of thine adversaries, to still the enemy and the avenger.

Because of the oppression of the afflicted, because of the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith Jehovah, I will set [him] in safety, at whom they puff.

Ye have shamed the counsel of the afflicted, because Jehovah [was] his refuge.

I have set Jehovah continually before me; because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled and shook, because he was wroth.

And he brought me forth into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Commit it to Jehovah—let him rescue him; let him deliver him, because he delighteth in him!

Teach me thy way, Jehovah, and lead me in an even path, because of mine enemies.

For in him shall our heart rejoice, because we have confided in his holy name.

[A Psalm] of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, and be not envious of them that work unrighteousness;

Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him that prospereth in his way, because of the man that bringeth mischievous devices to pass.

There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine indignation; no peace in my bones, because of my sin.