‘How much more [will He blame and charge] those who dwell in houses (bodies) of clay,
Whose foundations are in the dust,
Who are crushed like a moth.

“How can I answer Him [and plead my case],
Choosing my words [to reason] with Him?

“How many are my iniquities and sins [that so much sorrow should come to me]?
Make me recognize and understand my transgression and my sin.

How much less [pure and clean is] the one who is repulsive and corrupt,
Man, who drinks unrighteousness and injustice like water!

How much less man, that maggot,
And the son of man, that worm!”

If I gloated and rejoiced because my wealth was great,
And because my [powerful] hand [alone] had obtained so much,

“Hear my words, you wise men,
And listen to me, you who have [so much] knowledge.

“Even though you say that you do not see Him [when missing His righteous judgment on earth],
Yet your case is before Him, and you must wait for Him!

“Out of the north comes golden splendor [and people can hardly look on it];
Around God is awesome splendor and majesty [far too glorious for man’s eyes].

The Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.