For he performeth that which is appointed for me:\par\tab And many such things are with him.
For God appointed us not unto wrath, but unto the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
that no man be moved by these afflictions; for yourselves know that hereunto we are appointed.
Thy way was in the sea,\par\tab And thy paths in the great waters,\par\tab And thy footsteps were not known.
and,\par\tab {\b A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence};\par\tab for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!
The voice of Jehovah crieth unto the city, and {\i the man of} wisdom will see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
Clouds and darkness are round about him:\par\tab Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
So am I made to possess months of misery,\par\tab And wearisome nights are appointed to me.
But he is in one {\i mind}, and who can turn him?\par\tab And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Therefore am I terrified at his presence;\par\tab When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Yet these things thou didst hide in thy heart;\par\tab I know that this is with thee: