1Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered, 2"Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? 3Should your boastings make men hold their peace? 4For you say, 'My doctrine is pure. 5But oh that God would speak, 6that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! 7"Can you fathom the mystery of God? 8They are high as heaven. What can you do? 9Its measure is longer than the earth, 10If he passes by, or confines, 11For he knows false men. 12An empty-headed man becomes wise 13"If you set your heart aright, 14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. 15Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; 16for you shall forget your misery. 17Life shall be clearer than the noonday. 18You shall be secure, because there is hope. 19Also you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. 20But the eyes of the wicked shall fail.