5 But oh, that God would speak,
And open His lips against you,

6 That He would show you the secrets of wisdom!
For they would double your prudence.
Know therefore that ^aGod exacts from you
Less than your iniquity deserves. ‡

9 Their measure is longer than the earth
And broader than the sea.

10 “If^a He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment,
Then who can¹ hinder Him? ‡