“People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.

They waited for me as people wait for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rains.

What is my strength, that I should wait? and what is my end, that I should prolong my life?

Even if he slays me, I will hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face!

If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait until my release comes.

But when I hoped for good, trouble came; when I expected light, then darkness came.

Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

And I have waited. But because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more,