God

God speaketh once, and repeateth not the selfsame thing the second time.

Then he openeth the ears of men, and teaching instructeth them in what they are to learn.

That he may withdraw a man from the things he is doing, and may deliver him from pride.

He shall have mercy on him, and shall say: Deliver him, that he may not go down to corruption: I have found wherein I may be merciful to him.

He shall pray to God, and he will be gracious to him: and he shall see his face with joy, and he will render to man his justice.

Behold, all these things God worketh three times within every one.

For Job hath said: I am just, and God hath overthrown my judgment.

For he hath said: Man shall not please God, although he run with him.

Therefore, ye men of understanding, hear me: far from God be wickedness, and iniquity from the Almighty.

For he will render to a man his work, and according to the ways of every one he will reward them.

For in very deed God will not condemn without cause, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

What other hath he appointed over the earth? or whom hath he set over the world which he made?

If he turn his heart to him, he shall draw his spirit and breath unto himself.

Can he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just?

Who accepteth not the persons of princes: nor hath regarded the tyrant, when he contended against the poor man: for all are the work of his hands.

For his eyes are upon the ways of men, and he considereth all their steps.

For it is no longer in the power of man to enter into judgment with God.

For he knoweth their works: and therefore he shall bring night on them, and they shall be destroyed.

Who as it were on purpose have revolted from him, and would not understand all his ways:

So that they caused the cry of the needy to come to him, and he heard the voice of the poor.

For when he granteth peace, who is there that can condemn? When he hideth his countenance, who is there that can behold him, whether it regard nations, or all men?

Seeing then I have spoken of God, I will not hinder thee in thy turn.

If I have erred, teach thou me: if I have spoken iniquity, I will add no more.

Doth God require it of thee, because it hath displeased thee? for thou begannest to speak, and not I: but if thou know any thing better, speak.

Because he addeth blasphemy upon his sins, let him be tied fast in the mean time amongst us: and then let him provoke God to judgment with his speeches.