See how happy the man is God corrects;
so do not reject the discipline of the Almighty.

Surely the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me;
my spirit drinks their poison.
God’s terrors are arrayed against me.

A despairing man should receive loyalty from his friends,
even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty.

Does God pervert justice?
Does the Almighty pervert what is right?

But if you earnestly seek God
and ask the Almighty for mercy,

Can you fathom the depths of God
or discover the limits of the Almighty?

Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty
and argue my case before God.

For he has stretched out his hand against God
and has arrogantly opposed the Almighty.

Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him,
and what will we gain by pleading with Him?”

Let his own eyes see his demise;
let him drink from the Almighty’s wrath!

Does it delight the Almighty if you are righteous?
Does He profit if you perfect your behavior?

They were the ones who said to God, “Leave us alone!”
and “What can the Almighty do to us?”

If you return to the Almighty, you will be renewed.
If you banish injustice from your tent

the Almighty will be your gold
and your finest silver.

Then you will delight in the Almighty
and lift up your face to God.

God has made my heart faint;
the Almighty has terrified me.

Why does the Almighty not reserve times for judgment?
Why do those who know Him never see His days?

As God lives, who has deprived me of justice,
and the Almighty who has made me bitter,

Will he delight in the Almighty?
Will he call on God at all times?

I will teach you about God’s power.
I will not conceal what the Almighty has planned.

This is a wicked man’s lot from God,
the inheritance the ruthless receive from the Almighty.

when the Almighty was still with me
and my children were around me,

For what portion would I have from God above,
or what inheritance from the Almighty on high?

If only I had someone to hear my case!
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose His indictment.

But it is a spirit in man
and the breath of the Almighty
that give him understanding.

The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding.
It is impossible for God to do wrong,
and for the Almighty to act unjustly.

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly
and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Indeed, God does not listen to empty cries,
and the Almighty does not take note of it—

The Almighty—we cannot reach Him—
He is exalted in power!
He will not oppress justice and abundant righteousness,

Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
Let him who argues with God give an answer.