10. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed,miracles that cannot be counted.
11. When he passes me, I cannot see him;when he goes by, I cannot perceive him.
12. If he snatches away, who can stop him?Who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
13. God does not restrain his anger;even the cohorts of Rahab cowered at his feet.
14. ‘How then can I dispute with him?How can I find words to argue with him?
15. Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;I could only plead with my Judge for mercy.
16. Even if I summoned him and he responded,I do not believe he would give me a hearing.
17. He would crush me with a stormand multiply my wounds for no reason.
18. He would not let me catch my breathbut would overwhelm me with misery.
19. If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty!And if it is a matter of justice, who can challenge him?
20. Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me;if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.
21. ‘Although I am blameless,I have no concern for myself;I despise my own life.
22. It is all the same; that is why I say,“He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.”
23. When a scourge brings sudden death,he mocks the despair of the innocent.
24. When a land falls into the hands of the wicked,he blindfolds its judges.If it is not he, then who is it?
25. ‘My days are swifter than a runner;they fly away without a glimpse of joy.