1. Then Zophar from Naama replied ⌊to Job⌋,
2. “My disturbing thoughts make me answer,and because of them I am upset.
3. I have heard criticism that makes me ashamed,but a spirit beyond my understanding gives me answers.
4. “Don’t you knowthat from ancient times,from the time humans were placed on earth,
5. the triumph of the wicked is short-lived,and the joy of the godless person lasts only a moment?
6. If his height reaches to the skyand his head touches the clouds,
7. he will certainly rot like his own feces.Those who have seen him will say, ‘Where is he?’
8. He will fly away like a dream and not be found.He will be chased away like a vision in the night.