In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.

Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?

Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?

Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity?

Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?

Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?

Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.