11. If He were to pass by me, I would not see Him! Were He to move past me, I would not perceive Him.
12. If He were to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, ‘What are You doing?’
13. “God does not restrain His anger; under Him the helpers of Rahab cower.
14. How then can I answer Him or choose my words with Him?
15. Even if I were right, I would not answer; I would implore the mercy of my Judge.
16. Even if I called and He answered me, I would not believe that He would listen to my voice.
17. He who crushes me with a storm and multiplies my wounds for no reason.
18. He does not allow me to catch my breath, but fills me with bitterness.
19. If it is a question of strength— certainly, He is the mighty One! If it is a matter of justice— who will summon me?
20. Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me. If I were guiltless, it will declare me perverse.
21. “I am guiltless. I have no concern for myself. I despise my life.
22. It is all the same, therefore I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’
23. If a scourge smites suddenly, He mocks the despair of the innocent.
24. If the land falls into the hand of the wicked He blindfolds the faces of its judges. If it is not He, then who is it?
25. “My days are swifter than a runner; they flee away without seeing goodness.
26. They slip by like reed boats, like an eagle swooping down on its prey.