Behold, so great is God, that he passeth our knowledge; neither are we able to come to the experience of his years.

He turneth the water to small drops, he driveth his clouds

Even so shall he keep thee - if thou wilt be content - from the bottomless pit that is beneath: and if thou wilt hold the quiet, he shall fill thy table with plenteousness.

Behold, God is of a mighty high power: Where is there such a guide and lawgiver as he?

If they now will take heed and be obedient, they shall wear out their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasure and joy.

"The poor delivereth he out of his affliction, and comforteth such as be in necessity and trouble.

Elihu proceeded forth in his talking, and said,

"Behold, God casteth not away the mighty, for he himself is mighty in power and wisdom.

He turneth not his eyes away from the righteous; he setteth up kings in their throne, and confirmeth them, so that they alway sit therein.

As for such as be fained hypocrites, they heap up wrath for themselves: for they call not upon him, though they be his prisoners.

But if they be laid in prison and chains, or bound with the bonds of poverty:

For then shall not thy cause be stilled with cruelty, nor pacified with many gifts.

"O consider how great and excellent his works be, whom all men love and praise:

Thus their soul perisheth in foolishness, and their life shall be condemned among the fornicators.

By these things governeth he his people, and giveth them abundance of meat.

He with punishing and nurturing of them, roundeth them in the ears, warneth them to leave off from their wickedness, and to amend.

In the turning of a hand he hideth the light, and at his commandment it cometh again.

True are my words, and no lie: and the knowledge wherewithal I argue against thee, is perfect.

But if they will not obey, they shall go through the sword, and perish before they be aware.

The rising up thereof showeth he to his friends and to the cattle.

He can spread out the clouds - a covering of his tabernacle -

"Hold thee still a little, and I shall show thee what I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

I will open unto thee yet more of mine understanding, and prove my maker righteous.

together for to rain, so that they pour down and drop upon men.

then sheweth he them their works and deeds and the sins wherewith they have used cruel violence.

As for the ungodly, he preserveth them not, but helpeth the poor to their right.

yea, wonder at him, and yet they see him but afar off.

But beware that thou turn not aside to wickedness and sin, which hitherto thou hast chosen more than meekness.

Hath God ordained then, that the glorious life of thee, and all such mighty men should not be put down?

Nevertheless, thou hast condemned the judgment of the ungodly; yea, even such a judgment and sentence shalt thou suffer.

and cause his light to shine upon them, and to cover the bottom of the sea.

Who will reprove him of his way? Who will say unto him, 'Thou hast done wrong?'

Prolong not thou the time, till there come a night for thee, to set other people in thy stead.