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19 “So teach the rest of us what to say to God. We are too ignorant to make our own arguments.
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“Tell us what we should say to him; we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness.
20 Should God be notified that I want to speak? Can people even speak when they are confused?
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Should he be told that I want to speak? Would anyone ask to be swallowed up?
21 We cannot look at the sun, for it shines brightly in the sky when the wind clears away the clouds.
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Now no one can look at the sun, bright as it is in the skies after the wind has swept them clean.
22 So also, golden splendor comes from the mountain of God. He is clothed in dazzling splendor.
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Out of the north he comes in golden splendor; God comes in awesome majesty.
23 We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty; but even though he is just and righteous, he does not destroy us.
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The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.
24 No wonder people everywhere fear him. All who are wise show him reverence. ”
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Therefore, people revere him, for does he not have regard for all the wise in heart? ”
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