5. But if only God would speak,if only he would open his lips against you,
6. and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom – for true wisdom has two sides – so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.
7. “Can you discover the essence of God?Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?
8. It is higher than the heavens – what can you do?It is deeper than Sheol – what can you know?
9. Its measure is longer than the earth,and broader than the sea.
10. If he comes by and confines youand convenes a court, then who can prevent him?
11. For he knows deceitful men;when he sees evil, will he not consider it?
12. But an empty man will become wise,when a wild donkey’s colt is born a human being.
13. “As for you, if you prove faithful,and if you stretch out your hands toward him,
14. if iniquity is in your hand – put it far away,and do not let evil reside in your tents.