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Let that day's morning star be dark. Let that night wait for a morning that never comes. I wish it had never seen the first rays of sunlight.

Such people want to die, but death does not come. They search for death more than for hidden treasure.

Daylight will be like darkness for them. Even at noon they will have to feel their way as in the dark.

"We have studied this and know it is true. So listen to us, and learn for yourself."

"I wish I could have what I ask for. I wish God would give me what I want.

Traders from Tema search for it. Travelers from Sheba hope to find it.

But have I ever asked you to help me? Did I ask you to offer a bribe for me from your wealth?

Are you the kind of people who would gamble for orphans and sell out your own friends?

They are like a slave looking for cool shade or a hired worker waiting for payday.

Those who see me now will never see me again. You watch me for a while, but then I am gone.

You never look away from me or leave me alone for a second.

You are always watching us! If I sinned, would that hurt you? Why have you made me your target? Have I become a problem for you?

Why don't you just pardon me for doing wrong? Why don't you just forgive me for my sins? Soon I will die and be in my grave. You will search for me, but I will be gone."

If your children sinned against God, he punished them. They paid for their sins.

When they lean against it, it will break. When they reach out for it, it will not hold them up.

Its roots spread among the rocks, searching for good soil.

He does things too marvelous for people to understand. He does too many miracles to count!

I am innocent, but I cannot give him an answer. All I can do is beg my Judge for mercy.

He would just send storms to crush me. He would give me more wounds for no reason.

I cannot defeat God. He is too powerful! I cannot take him to court for justice. Who could force him to come?