O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, {with...: Heb. in strength of hand}

Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

{And} how I kept back nothing that was profitable {unto you}, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.

Who {is} this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?