^11:1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said, ^11:2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified? ^11:3 Should your boastings make men hold their peace? And when you mock, will no man make you ashamed?

    ^11:4 For you say, My doctrine is pure and I am clean in your eyes. ^11:5 But O that God would speak and open his lips against you, ^11:6 and that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For he is great in understanding. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

    ^11:7 Can you find out God by searching? Can you find out the Almighty to perfection? ^11:8 It is high as heaven; what can you do? Deeper than Sheol; what can you know? ^11:9 The measure of it is longer than the earth and broader than the sea.

    ^11:10 If he passes through and shuts up and all to judgment, then who can hinder him? ^11:11 For he knows false men. He also sees wickedness. Will he not then consider it? ^11:12 But vain man is void of understanding. Yes, man is born as a wild donkey's colt.

    ^11:13 If you set your heart aright and stretch out your hands toward him, ^11:14 if wickedness is in your hand, put it far away and do not let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.

    ^11:15 Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast and will not fear. ^11:16 For you will forget your misery. You will remember it as waters that are passed away. ^11:17 And your life will be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it will be as the morning. ^11:18 And you will be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you will search about you and will take your rest in safety. ^11:19 Also you will lie down and none will make you afraid. Yes, many will correspond with you.

    ^11:20 But the eyes of the wicked will fail and they will have no way to flee. And their hope will be the giving up of the spirit.