"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

"Therefore, I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Because you have closed their minds to understanding, therefore you will not exalt them.

Therefore I say, 'Listen to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.'

Therefore no fear of me should terrify you, nor should my pressure be heavy on you.

"Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil.

Therefore, he knows their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.

Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart."

Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes!