³ Oh, ^(A)that I knew where I might find him,
    that I might come even to his ^(B)seat!
⁴ I would ^(C)lay my case before him
    and fill my mouth with arguments.
⁵ I would know what he would answer me
    and understand what he would say to me.
⁶ Would he ^(D)contend with me in the greatness of his power?
    No; he would pay attention to me.
⁷ There an upright man could argue with him,
    and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.

²⁰ I cry to you for help and you do not answer me;
    I stand, and you only look at me.

²⁹ When he is quiet, who can condemn?
    When he hides his face, who can behold him,
    whether it be a nation or a man?—

^44 (A)you have wrapped yourself with a cloud
    so that no prayer can pass through.