Why did the knees go before me; or why the breasts, that I should suck?

Truly, I would seek to God, and to God I would put my plea,

And why do You not pardon my transgression, and take away my iniquity? For now I shall sleep in the dust, and You shall seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.

if you would seek earnestly to God and make your prayer to the Almighty;

Whom, though I were righteous, yet I would not answer; I seek mercy for my judgment.

that You seek out my iniquity, and search for my sin?

You shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. Yea, many shall seek your favor.

But I have understanding as well as you; I do not fall short of you; yes, who does not know such things as these?

And You open Your eyes on such a one, and bring me into judgment with You.

that you turn your spirit against God, and let such words go out of your mouth?

I have heard many such things. You are all miserable comforters.

His sons shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore his wealth.

He shall suck the poison of asps; the viper's tongue shall slay him.

so that his life is sick of bread, and his soul desirable food.