^{6 Ref} Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay.

^{7 Ref} Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.

^{8 Ref} Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,

^{9 Ref} I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.

^{10 Ref} Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,

^{11 Ref} He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.

^{12 Ref} Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

^{13 Ref} Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.

^{14 Ref} For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

^{15 Ref} In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

^{16 Ref} Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,

^{17 Ref} That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.

^{18 Ref} He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.