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So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man shall perish,

"Behold, God will not cast away a blameless man, Neither will he uphold the evil-doers.

"Truly I know that it is so, But how can man be just with God?

God who is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who has hardened himself against him, and prospered?

"God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab stoop under him.

I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me, Show me why you contend with me.

But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against you,

That he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

"Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

I am like one who is a joke to his neighbor, I, who called on God, and he answered. The just, the blameless man is a joke.

The tents of robbers prosper, Those who provoke God are secure; Who carry their God in their hands.

"With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.

"Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.

Will you speak unrighteously for God, And talk deceitfully for him?

Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?

Yes, you do away with fear, And hinder devotion before God.

Have you heard the secret counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?

Are the consolations of God too small for you, Even the word that is gentle toward you?

That you turn your spirit against God, And let such words go out of your mouth?

Because he has stretched out his hand against God, And behaves himself proudly against the Almighty;