For, when I think about this, I am terrified and my body feels a shudder.

But if they are bound in chains, and held captive by the cords of affliction,

Does God pervert justice? Or does the Almighty pervert what is right?

If it is a matter of strength, most certainly he is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, he will say, ‘Who will summon me?’

“Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?

Is my complaint against a man? If so, why should I not be impatient?

“If this is not so, who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?”

“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.

Do you really think that one who hates justice can govern? And will you declare guilty the supremely righteous One,

But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire without knowledge.

Do you have an arm as powerful as God’s, and can you thunder with a voice like his?

Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?