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For inquire of the former generation, and search diligently into the memory of the fathers:

(For we are but of yesterday, and are ignorant that our days upon earth are but a shadow

For this is the joy of his way, that others may spring again out of the earth.

If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one for a thousand.

For he shall crush me in a whirlwind, and multiply my wounds even without cause.

If strength be demanded, he is most strong: if equity of judgment, no man dare bear witness for me.

For I shall not answer a man that is like myself: nor one that may be heard with me equally in judgment.

I will speak, and will not fear him: for I cannot answer while I am in fear.

If I have sinned, and thou hast spared me for an hour: why dost thou not suffer me to be clean from my iniquity?

And for pride thou wilt take me as a lioness, and returning, thou tormentest me wonderfully.

For thou hast said: My word is pure, and I am clean in thy sight.

For he knoweth the vanity of men, and when he seeth iniquity, doth he not consider it?

I also have a heart as well as you: for who is ignorant of these things, which you know?

He that is mocked by his friends as I, shall call upon God and he will hear him: for the simplicity of the just man is laughed to scorn.

The lamp despised in the thoughts of the rich, is ready for the time appointed.

Hath God any need of your lie, that you should speak deceitfully for him?

Do you accept this person, and do you endeavour to judge for God?

And he shall be my saviour: for no hypocrite shall come before his presence.

For thou writest bitter things against me, and wilt consume me for the sins of my youth.

Man born of a woman, living for a short time, is filled with many miseries.