11:1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
11:1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

11:2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
11:2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

11:3 Should thy falsehoods make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
11:3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

11:4 For thou hast said, My doctrine {is} pure, and I am clean in thy eyes.
11:4 For thou hast said, My doctrine {is} pure, and I am clean in thy eyes.

11:5 But Oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;
11:5 But O that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;

11:6 And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that {they are} double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee {less} than thy iniquity {deserveth}.
11:6 And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom, that {they are} double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee {less} than thy iniquity {deserveth}.

11:7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection?
11:7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection?

11:8 {It is} as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
11:8 {It is} as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

11:9 The measure of it {is} longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
11:9 The measure of it {is} longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

11:10 If he shall cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
11:10 If he shall cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

11:11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider {it}?
11:11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider {it}?

11:12 For vain man would be wise, though man is born {like} a wild ass's colt.
11:12 For vain man would be wise, though man is born {like} a wild donkey's colt.

11:13 If thou preparest thy heart, and stretchest out thy hands towards him;
11:13 If thou preparest thy heart, and stretchest out thy hands toward him;

11:14 If iniquity {is} in thy hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
11:14 If iniquity {is} in thy hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tents.

11:15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yes, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:
11:15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:

11:16 Because thou shalt forget {thy} misery, {and} remember {it} as waters {that} pass away:
11:16 Because thou shalt forget {thy} misery, {and} remember {it} as waters {that} pass away:

11:17 And {thy} age shall be clearer than the noon-day: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
11:17 And {thy} age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.

11:18 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yes, thou shalt dig {about thee}, {and} thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
11:18 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig {about thee, and} thou shalt take thy rest in safety.

11:19 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make {thee} afraid; yes, many shall make suit to thee.
11:19 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make {thee} afraid; yea, many shall make suit to thee.

11:20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope {shall be as} the expiration of the breath.
11:20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope {shall be as} the giving up of the ghost.