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¹ Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: ² And should a man full of talk be vindicated? ³ And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? ⁴ And I am clean in your eyes.’ ⁵ And open His lips against you, ⁶ Less than your iniquity deserves. ⁷ Can you find out the limits of the Almighty? ⁸ Deeper than Sheol— what can you know? ⁹ And broader than the sea. ¹⁰ Then who can hinder Him? ¹¹ Will He not then consider it? ¹² When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man. ¹³ And stretch out your hands toward Him; ¹⁴ And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents; ¹⁵ Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear; ¹⁶ And remember it as waters that have passed away, ¹⁷ Though you were dark, you would be like the morning. ¹⁸ Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety. ¹⁹ Yes, many would court your favor. ²⁰ And their hope—loss of life!”