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But Elius had forborne to give an answer to Job, because they were older than he.

I waited, (for I had not spoken,)because they stood still, they answered not.

For truly I will not be awed because of man, nor indeed will I be confounded before a mortal.

But thou hast said in mine ears, (I have heard the voice of thy words;)because thou sayest, I am pure, not having sinned;

Because they turned aside from the law of God, and did not regard his ordinances,

causing a hypocrite to be king, because of the waywardness of the people.

Because the wise in heart shall say this, and a wise man listens to my word.

They that are oppressed of a multitude will be ready to cry out; they will call for help because of the arm of many.

There they shall cry, and none shall hearken, even because of the insolence of wicked men.

But he preserves not the ungodly; because they are not willing to know the Lord, and because when reproved they were disobedient.

And the hypocrites in heart will array wrath against themselves; they will not cry, because he has bound them.

Because they afflicted the weak and helpless: and he will vindicate the judgment of the meek.

But take heed lest thou do that which is wrong: for of this thou has made choice because of poverty.

And dost thou trust him, because his strength is great? and wilt thou commit thy works to him?

Hast thou not seen him? and hast thou not wondered at the things said of him? Dost thou not fear because preparation has been made by me? for who is there that resists me?

I will not be silent because of him: though because of his power one shall pity his antagonist.

Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make my way plain before thy face.

Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou perfected praise, because of thine enemies; that thou mightest put down the enemy and avenger.

Because the sinner praises himself for the desires of his heart; and the unjust one blesses himself.