7. who speaks to the sun so it does not rise, and seals up the stars;
8. He alone spreads out the heavens, and treads on the waves of the sea;
9. He makes the Bear, Orion and Pleiades, and the constellations of the south;
10. He does great and unfathomable things, wonders beyond number.
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.