“Why are times not appointed by the Almighty? Why do those who know him not see his days?

“As surely as God lives, who has denied me justice, the Almighty, who has made my life bitter –

I will teach you about the power of God; What is on the Almighty’s mind I will not conceal.

This is the portion of the wicked man allotted by God, the inheritance that evildoers receive from the Almighty.

What then would be one’s lot from God above, one’s heritage from the Almighty on high?

But it is a spirit in people, the breath of the Almighty, that makes them understand.

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Surely it is an empty cry – God does not hear it; the Almighty does not take notice of it.

As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!”

Adorn yourself, then, with majesty and excellency, and clothe yourself with glory and honor!

For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God’s sudden terrors are arrayed against me.

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?

“If only I had someone to hear me! Here is my signature – let the Almighty answer me! If only I had an indictment that my accuser had written.

“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.