8. But as for the ish zeroa (mighty man), his is ha'aretz; and the honorable man dwelt therein.
9. Thou hast sent almanot away empty, and the arms of the yetomim have been broken.
10. Therefore pachim (snares) are around thee, and sudden pachad troubleth thee;
11. Or choshech, that thou canst not see; and overflow of mayim cover thee.
12. Is not Eloah in the height of Shomayim? And hinei the rosh kokhavim, how high they are!
13. And thou sayest, How doth El know? Can He judge through the thick cloud?
14. Thick clouds veil Him, that He seeth not; and He walketh in the vault of Shomayim.