Job 36:1-33 NASB

[1] Then Elihu continued and said, [2] “Wait for me a little, and I will show you That there is still more to be said on God’s behalf. [3] “I will bring my knowledge from afar, And ascribe righteousness to my Maker. [4] “For truly my words are not false; One who is perfect in knowledge is with you. [5] “Behold, God is mighty but does not reject anyone; 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 withdraw His eyes from the righteous, But with kings on the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted. [8] “And if they are bound in shackles, And are caught in the snares of misery, [9] Then He declares to them their work And their wrongdoings, that they have been arrogant. [10] “He opens their ears to instruction, And commands that they return from injustice. [11] “If they listen and serve Him, They will end their days in prosperity, And their years in happiness. [12] “But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword, And die without knowledge. [13] “But the godless in heart nurture anger; They do not call for help when He binds them. [14] “They die in youth, And their life perishes among the cult prostitutes. [15] “He rescues the afflicted in their misery, And opens their ears in time of oppression. [16] “Then indeed, He induced you away from the mouth of distress, And instead of it, a broad place with no constraint; And your table was full of rich food. [17] “But you were full of judgment on the wicked; Judgment and justice take hold of you. [18] “Beware that wrath does not entice you to mockery; And do not let the greatness of the ransom turn you aside. [19] “Will your cry for help keep you from distress, Or all the exertions of your strength? [20] “Do not long for the night, When people vanish in their places. [21] “Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you preferred this to misery. [22] “Behold, God is exalted in His power; Who is a teacher like Him? [23] “Who has appointed Him His way, And who has said, ‘You have done wrong’? [24] “Remember that you are to exalt His work, Of which people have sung. [25] “All people have seen it; Mankind looks at it from afar. [26] “Behold, God is exalted, and we do not know Him; The number of His years is unsearchable. [27] “For He draws up the drops of water; They distill rain from its celestial stream, [28] Which clouds pour down; They drip upon mankind abundantly. [29] “Can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds, The thundering of His pavilion? [30] “Behold, He spreads His lightning about Him, And He covers the depths of the sea. [31] “For by them He judges peoples; He gives food in abundance. [32] “He covers His hands with the lightning, And commands it to strike the target. [33] “Its thundering voice declares His presence; The livestock also, concerning what is coming up.