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# Job 11

[1](#verse-1) Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,

[2](#verse-2) “Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?

[3](#verse-3) Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, will no man make you ashamed?

[4](#verse-4) For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure. I am clean in your eyes.’

[5](#verse-5) But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against you,

[6](#verse-6) that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

[7](#verse-7) “Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

[8](#verse-8) They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know?

[9](#verse-9) Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

[10](#verse-10) If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?

[11](#verse-11) For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.

[12](#verse-12) An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.

[13](#verse-13) “If you set your heart aright, stretch out your hands toward him.

[14](#verse-14) If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.

[15](#verse-15) Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,

[16](#verse-16) for you will forget your misery. You will remember it like waters that have passed away.

[17](#verse-17) Life will be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it will be as the morning.

[18](#verse-18) You will be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you will search, and will take your rest in safety.

[19](#verse-19) Also you will lie down, and no one will make you afraid. Yes, many will court your favor.

[20](#verse-20) But the eyes of the wicked will fail. They will have no way to flee. Their hope will be the giving up of the spirit.”

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