how much less confidence does he have in those who dwell in houses of clay; who were formed from a foundation in dust and can perish like a moth?

"What is a human being, that you make so much of him; that you set your affections on him,

"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

and disclose his wise secrets? After all, there's so much more to understanding. So be aware that God will exact from you less than your sin deserves."

then how much less is one who is abhorred and corrupted, such as a man who drinks injustice like water?"

How much less is man, who is only a maggot, or a man's children, who are only worms!"