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"But I tell you, in this you are not right, for God is greater than man.

Then he comes to men and says, 'I sinned, and perverted what was right, but I did not get what I deserved.

But if not, then listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom."

"Job says, 'I am innocent, but God denies me justice.

But if he remains silent, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he is over man and nation alike,

"Suppose a man says to God, 'I am guilty but will offend no more.

But no one says, 'Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night,

"God is mighty, but does not despise men; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.

He does not keep the wicked alive but gives the afflicted their rights.

But if men are bound in chains, held fast by cords of affliction,

But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge.

But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.

But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have taken hold of you.

"The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but they cannot compare with the pinions and feathers of the stork.

I spoke once, but I have no answer- twice, but I will say no more."

A club seems to him but a piece of straw; he laughs at the rattling of the lance.

My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.

6�For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

But you are a shield around me, O LORD ; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.