The Book of Job, Chapter 11, Verse 6

But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;

King James Version

And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

American Standard Version

And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

New English Translation

and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom– for true wisdom has two sides– so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.

World English Bible

that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

[It is] as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

The measure thereof [is] longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider [it]?

For vain man would be wise, though man be born [like] a wild ass's colt.

If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him;

If iniquity [be] in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

Because thou shalt forget [thy] misery, [and] remember [it] as waters [that] pass away: