9. Longer in measure [and scope] is it than the earth, and broader than the sea.
10. If [God] sweeps in and arrests and calls into judgment, who can hinder Him? [If He is against a man, who shall call Him to account for it?]
11. For He recognizes and knows hollow, wicked, and useless men (men of falsehood); when He sees iniquity, will He not consider it?
12. But a stupid man will get wisdom [only] when a wild donkey's colt is born a man [as when he thinks himself free because he is lifted up in pride].
13. If you set your heart aright and stretch out your hands to [God],
14. If you put sin out of your hand and far away from you and let not evil dwell in your tents;
15. Then can you lift up your face to Him without stain [of sin, and unashamed]; yes, you shall be steadfast and secure; you shall not fear.
16. For you shall forget your misery; you shall remember it as waters that pass away.
17. And [your] life shall be clearer than the noonday and rise above it; though there be darkness, it shall be as the morning.
18. And you shall be secure and feel confident because there is hope; yes, you shall search about you, and you shall take your rest in safety.
19. You shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid; yes, many shall sue for your favor.