19“Teach us what we shall say to Him;
         We cannot arrange our case because of darkness.

20“Shall it be told Him that I would speak?
         Or should a man say that he would be swallowed up?

21“Now men do not see the light which is bright in the skies;
         But the wind has passed and cleared them.

22“Out of the north comes golden splendor;
         Around God is awesome majesty.

23“The Almighty—we cannot find Him;
         He is exalted in power
         And He will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.

24“Therefore men fear Him;
         He does not regard any who are wise of heart.”

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