28. so that they caused the cry of the poorto come before him,so that he hears the cry of the needy.
29. But if God is quiet, who can condemn him?If he hides his face, then who can see him?Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,
30. so that the godless man should not rule,and not lay snares for the people.
31. “Has anyone said to God,‘I have endured chastisement,but I will not act wrongly any more.
32. Teach me what I cannot see.If I have done evil, I will do so no more.’
33. Is it your opinion that God should recompense it,because you reject this?But you must choose, and not I,so tell us what you know.
34. Men of understanding say to me – any wise man listening to me says –
35. that Job speaks without knowledgeand his words are without understanding.
36. But Job will be tested to the end,because his answers are like those of wicked men.
37. For he adds transgression to his sin;in our midst he claps his hands,and multiplies his words against God.”