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Because I feared the great multitude, and the most contemptible among families terrified me,

Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were older than he.

And shall I wait, because they speak not, because they stand still, and answer no more?

Because they turned aside from following Him, and would not have regard to any of His ways;

Would that Job were tried unto the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.

Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? Or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?

Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath He imparted to her understanding.

O LORD, lead me in Thy righteousness because of them that lie in wait for me; make Thy way straight before my face.

Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for Thee.

Teach me Thy way, O LORD; and lead me in an even path, because of them that lie in wait for me.

Because they give no heed to the works of the LORD, nor to the operation of His hands;

Blessed be the LORD, because He hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach, yea, unto my neighbours exceedingly, and a dread to mine acquaintance;

For in Him doth our heart rejoice, because we have trusted in His holy name.

[A Psalm] of David. Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness.

And the LORD helpeth them, and delivereth them; He delivereth them from the wicked, and saveth them, because they have taken refuge in Him.

There is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine indignation; neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin.