7 Can you fathom the depths of God

or discover the limits of the Almighty?t

8 They are higher than the heavens—what can you do?

They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?u

9 Their measure is longer than the earth

and wider than the sea.

10 If he passes by and throws someone in prison

or convenes a court, who can stop him?a

11 Surely he knows which people are worthless.

If he sees iniquity, will he not take note of it?b

12 But a stupid person will gain understanding

as soon as a wild donkey is born a human!

13 As for you, if you redirect your heart

and spread out your hands to him in prayer—

14 if there is iniquity in your hand, remove it,

and don’t allow injustice to dwell in your tents—

15 then you will hold your head high, free from fault.

You will be firmly established and unafraid.c

16 For you will forget your suffering,

recalling it only as water that has flowed by.

17 Your life will be brighter than noonday;

its darknessA will be like the morning.d

18 You will be confident, because there is hope.e

You will look carefully about and lie down in safety.f

19 You will lie down with no one to frighten you,

and many will seek your favor.g