2 ‘Bear with me a little longer and I will show youthat there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
3 I get my knowledge from afar;I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
4 Be assured that my words are not false;one who has perfect knowledge is with you.
5 ‘God is mighty, but despises no one;he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.
6 He does not keep the wicked alivebut gives the afflicted their rights.
7 He does not take his eyes off the righteous;he enthrones them with kingsand exalts them for ever.
8 But if people are bound in chains,held fast by cords of affliction,