5 I would know the words which He would answer me,
And understand what He would say to me.

6 ^aWould He contend with me in His great power?
No! But He would take note of me. ‡

8 “Look,^a I go forward, but He is not there,
And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; ‡

9 When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him;
When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him.