²⁹ 
“When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn?
When He hides His face [withdrawing His favor and help], who then can behold Him [and make supplication to Him],
Whether it be a nation or a man by himself?—
³⁰ 
So that godless men would not rule
Nor be snares for the people.

³¹ 
“For has anyone said to God,
‘I have endured my chastisement;
I will not offend anymore;