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Depart a little from him, that he may rest until his wished for day come, as that of the hireling.

Thou hast strengthened him for a little while, that he may pass away for ever: thou shalt change his face, and shalt send him away.

Thou reprovest him by words, who is not equal to thee, and thou speakest that which is not good for thee.

For thy iniquity hath taught thy mouth, and thou imitatest the tongue of blasphemers.

He believeth not that he may return from darkness to light, looking round about for the sword on every side.

Tribulation shall terrify him, and distress shall surround him, as a king that is prepared for the battle.

For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and hath strengthened himself against the Almighty.

For the congregation of the hypocrite is barren, and fire shall devour their tabernacles, who love to take bribes.

I also could speak like you: and would God your soul were for my soul. (16-5) I would comfort you also with words, and would wag my head over you.

(16-20) For behold my witness is in heaven, and he that knoweth my conscience is on high.

(16-23) For behold short years pass away, and I am walking in a path by which I shall not return.

My spirit shall be wasted, my days shall be shortened and only the grave remaineth for me.

They have turned night into day, and after darkness I hope for light again.

Thou that destroyest thy soul in thy fury, shall the earth be forsaken for thee, and shall rocks be removed out of their place?

For he hath thrust his feet into a net, and walketh in its meshes.

A gin is hidden for him in the earth, and his trap upon the path.

For if I have been ignorant, my ignorance shall be with me.

For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and in the last day I shall rise out of the earth.

Flee then from the face of the sword, for the sword is the revenger of iniquities: and know ye that there is a judgment.

The doctrine with which thou reprovest me, I will hear, and the spirit of my understanding shall answer for me.