Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?

If God puts no trust in his servants and attributes folly to his angels,

His children are far from safety, and they are crushed at the place where judgment is rendered, nor is there anyone to deliver them.

“But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case.

And you will know that your home will be secure, and when you inspect your domains, you will not be missing anything.

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

“Does the wild donkey bray when it is near grass? Or does the ox low near its fodder?

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

Relent, let there be no falsehood; reconsider, for my righteousness is intact!

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

if you become pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself for you, and will restore your righteous abode.

He is wise in heart and mighty in strength – who has resisted him and remained safe?

If he passes by me, I cannot see him, if he goes by, I cannot perceive him.

“But these things you have concealed in your heart; I know that this is with you:

You bring new witnesses against me, and increase your anger against me; relief troops come against me.

Will your idle talk reduce people to silence, and will no one rebuke you when you mock?

For you have said, ‘My teaching is flawless, and I am pure in your sight.’

You will lie down with no one to make you afraid, and many will seek your favor.

If he tears down, it cannot be rebuilt; if he imprisons a person, there is no escape.

Why do I put myself in peril, and take my life in my hands?