the Sabeans came in violently, and took them all away: yea, they have slain thy servants with the sword, and I only ran my way, to tell thee."

He is wise of heart, and mighty in strength. Who ever prospered that took part against him?

"For thou hast numbered all my goings, yet be not thou too extreme upon my sins.

Hast thou heard the secret counsel of God, that all wisdom is too little for thee?

Therefore, thou needest not be afraid of me, neither needest thou to fear that my authority shall be too heavy for thee.

"Behold, I am too vile a person to answer thee, therefore will I lay my hand upon my mouth.