They sat them down by him also upon the ground seven days and seven nights. Neither was there any of them that spake one word unto him, for they saw that his pain was very great.

But now that the plague is come upon thee, thou shrinkest away: now that it hath touched thyself, thou art faint hearted.

"And unto me came the word secretly, and mine ear hath received a little thereof.

Do ye take deliberacy to check men's sayings, and judge a poor word spoken in vain?

Yea though I be righteous, yet will I not give him one word again, but meekly submit myself to my judge.

Then mightest thou have comfort, in the hope that thou hast; and sleep quietly, when thou art buried.

Art thou the first man that ever was born? Or, wast thou made before the hills?

Thinkest thou it a small thing of the consolations of God? With thee is a lying word.

Is it any advantage to the Almighty that thou art righteous? Or what doth it profit him, that thy ways are perfect?

Therefore art thou compassed about with snares on every side, and suddenly vexed with fear.

He that should have been lost, gave me a good word, and the widow's heart praised me.

Thou art become mine enemy, and with thy violent hand thou takest part against me.

"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'

For they where so abashed that they could not make answer, nor speak one word.

My heart shall order my words aright, and my lips shall talk of pure wisdom.

Wilt thou not give a reasonable answer? Art thou afraid of anything, seeing thou begannest first to speak, and not I?

Art thou of counsel with God, when he doth these things? When he causeth the light to come forth of his clouds?

Art thou of his counsel, when he spreadeth out the clouds? Hast thou the perfect knowledge of his wonders?

Hast thou brought the seven stars together? Or art thou able to loose the bands of Orion?

Will he make a covenant with thee? Or art thou able to compel him to do thee continual service?