If you yourself would seek God earnestly, and seek favor from the Almighty,
“If you prepare your heart and stretch out your hands toward Him;
“Behold, blessed is the man whom God corrects! Therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty,
“Indeed, I would appeal to God, and before God I would set forth my case,
Even if I were righteous I could not answer; I would plead to my Judge for favor.