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11:1  Zophar from Naamah said:
11:2  So much foolish talk cannot go unanswered.
11:3  Your words have silenced others and made them ashamed; now it is only right for you to be put to shame.
11:4  You claim to be innocent and argue that your beliefs are acceptable to God.
11:5  But I wish God would speak
11:6  and let you know that wisdom has many different sides. You would then discover that God has punished you less than you deserve.
11:7  Can you understand the mysteries surrounding God All-Powerful?
11:8  They are higher than the heavens and deeper than the grave. So what can you do when you know so little,
11:9  and these mysteries outreach the earth and the ocean?
11:10  If God puts you in prison or drags you to court, what can you do?
11:11  God has the wisdom to know when someone is worthless and sinful,
11:12  but it's easier to tame a wild donkey than to make a fool wise.
11:13  Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer,
11:14  and give up your sins— even those you do in secret.
11:15  Then you won't be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless.
11:16  Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge,
11:17  and your darkest night will be brighter than noon.
11:18  You will rest safe and secure, filled with hope and emptied of worry.
11:19  You will sleep without fear and be greatly respected.
11:20  But those who are evil will go blind and lose their way. Their only escape is death! *