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For he knoweth their works: and therefore he shall bring night on them, and they shall be destroyed.

For when he granteth peace, who is there that can condemn? When he hideth his countenance, who is there that can behold him, whether it regard nations, or all men?

Who maketh a man that is a hypocrite to reign for the sins of the people?

Doth God require it of thee, because it hath displeased thee? for thou begannest to speak, and not I: but if thou know any thing better, speak.

For thou saidst: That which is right doth not please thee: or what will it profit thee if I sin?

By reason of the multitude of oppressors they shall cry out: and shall wail for the violence of the arm of tyrants.

For he doth not now bring on his fury, neither doth he revenge wickedness exceedingly.

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee: for I have yet somewhat to speak in God’s behalf.

For indeed my words are without a lie, and perfect knowledge shall be proved to thee.

He will not take away his eyes from the just, and he placeth kings on the throne for ever, and they are exalted.

Prolong not the night that people may come up for them.

Beware thou turn not aside to iniquity: for this thou hast begun to follow after misery.

For by these he judgeth people, and giveth food to many mortals.

Which I have prepared for the time of the enemy, against the day of battle and war?

Who gave a course to violent showers, or a way for noisy thunder:

Wilt thou take the prey for the lioness, and satisfy the appetite of her whelps,

Who provideth food for the raven, when her young ones cry to God, wandering about, because they have no meat?

He looketh round about the mountains of his pasture, and seeketh for every green thing,

For God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he given her understanding.

From thence she looketh for the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.