11:1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 11:2 "Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be judged right 11:3 Should your babble silence men, and when you mock, shall no one shame you 11:4 For you say, 'My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in God's eyes.' 11:5 But oh, that God would speak and open his lips to you, 11:6 and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves. 11:7 "Can you find out the deep things of God Can you find out the limit of the Almighty 11:8 It is higher than heaven--what can you do Deeper than Sheol--what can you know 11:9 Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea. 11:10 If he passes through and imprisons and summons the court, who can turn him back 11:11 For he knows worthless men; when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it 11:12 But a stupid man will get understanding when a wild donkey's colt is born a man! 11:13 "If you prepare your heart, you will stretch out your hands toward him. 11:14 If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and let not injustice dwell in your tents. 11:15 Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be secure and will not fear. 11:16 You will forget your misery; you will remember it as waters that have passed away. 11:17 And your life will be brighter than the noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. 11:18 And you will feel secure, because there is hope; you will look around and take your rest in security. 11:19 You will lie down, and none will make you afraid; many will court your favor. 11:20 But the eyes of the wicked will fail; all way of escape will be lost to them, and their hope is to breathe their last."