2 “Be patient with me a bit longer and I will show you that there is more to say on God’s behalf.
3 I get my knowledge from afar; I ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
4 For truly, my words are not false; One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
5 “Indeed, God is mighty, but despises none, He is mighty in strength of understanding.
6 He does not keep the wicked alive, but gives justice to the afflicted.
7 He does not take His eyes from the righteous, but enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
8 But if they are bound in chains, and held captive by cords of affliction,