Will it go down to the barred gates of death? Will we descend together into the dust?”

For he has been thrown into a net by his feet and he wanders into a mesh.

Fire resides in his tent; over his residence burning sulfur is scattered.

People of the west are appalled at his fate; people of the east are seized with horror, saying,

know then that God has wronged me and encircled me with his net.

He has blocked my way so I cannot pass, and has set darkness over my paths.

“He has put my relatives far from me; my acquaintances only turn away from me.

As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that as the last he will stand upon the earth.

His bones were full of his youthful vigor, but that vigor will lie down with him in the dust.

if he retains it for himself and does not let it go, and holds it fast in his mouth,

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

When he pulls it out and it comes out of his back, the gleaming point out of his liver, terrors come over him.

Look at me and be appalled; put your hands over your mouths.

Their houses are safe and without fear; and no rod of punishment from God is upon them.

“Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

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

and throw your gold in the dust – your gold of Ophir among the rocks in the ravines –

Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.

“Even today my complaint is still bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning.

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