Add parallel Print Page Options

But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these [of God’s wisdom and might]?

I am become one who is a laughingstock to his friend; I, one whom God answered when he called upon Him—a just, upright (blameless) man—laughed to scorn!

In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune—but it is ready for those whose feet slip.

Read full chapter

But I have a mind as well as you;
    I am not inferior to you.
    Who does not know all these things?(A)

“I have become a laughingstock(B) to my friends,(C)
    though I called on God and he answered(D)
    a mere laughingstock, though righteous and blameless!(E)
Those who are at ease have contempt(F) for misfortune
    as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.(G)

Read full chapter