As a cloud is dispersed and then disappears, so the one who goes down to the grave does not come up again.

Such is the destiny of all who forget God; the hope of the godless perishes,

Then would I speak and not fear him, but it is not so with me.

Because you have closed their minds to understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.

“Nothing is left for him to devour; that is why his prosperity does not last.

That is why snares surround you, and why sudden fear terrifies you,

That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.

Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes!

After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born.

Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”

But because it is heavier than the sand of the sea, that is why my words have been wild.

thus I have been made to inherit months of futility, and nights of sorrow have been appointed to me.

“Truly, I know that this is so. But how can a human be just before God?

“It is all one! That is why I say, ‘He destroys the blameless and the guilty.’

because they have turned away from following him, and have not understood any of his ways,

So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up: “I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know.