"Would He contendwith me by the greatnessof [His] power?No,surelyHe would payattentionto me.
RemoveYour handfrom me, And let not the dreadof You terrifyme.
"I would learnthe words[which] He would answer,And perceivewhatHe would sayto me.
"If[it is a matter] of power,behold,[He is] the strongone!And if[it is a matter] of justice,whocan summonHim?
"Ifone wishedto disputewith Him, He could not answerHim oncein a thousand[times].
"Wisein heartand mightyin strength,Whohas defiedHim withoutharm?
On the dayI called,You answeredme; You mademe boldwith strengthin my soul.
"I havenowrath.Should someonegiveMe briars[and] thornsin battle,[Then] I would stepon them, I would burnthem completely.
You contendedwith them by banishingthem, by drivingthem away.With His fiercewindHe has expelled[them] on the dayof the eastwind.
"As I live,"declaresthe LordGOD,"surelywith a mightyhandand with an outstretchedarmand with wrathpouredout, I shall be kingoveryou.
and I will bringyou into the wildernessof the peoples,and thereI will enterinto judgmentwith you faceto face.
