Who makes the designs of the wise go wrong, so that they are unable to give effect to their purposes.

He makes the words of responsible persons without effect, and takes away the good sense of the old;

Yea, thou makest piety of none effect, and restrainest meditation before God.

And, truly, if I have been in error, the effect of my error is only on myself.

You will make your prayer to him, and be answered; and you will give effect to your oaths.

But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul.

“If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against Him?
And if your transgressions are multiplied, what have you done to Him?

Thy wickedness may affect a man as thou art, and thy righteousness a son of man.

The sword that reaches him will have no effect,
nor will a spear, dart, or arrow.

I see that you are able to do every thing, and to give effect to all your designs.