10. If he shall cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?
11. For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
12. For vain man would be wise, though man is born like a wild ass's colt.
13. If thou preparest thy heart, and stretchest out thy hands towards him;
14. If iniquity is in thy hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
15. For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yes, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear:
16. Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
17. And thy age shall be clearer than the noon-day: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
18. And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yes, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.