8. It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
9. The measure of it is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
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: