But as [for] them that dwell in houses of clay, of whom we also are formed of the same clay, He smites them like a moth.

But alas! Man is corruption, and the son of man a worm.

But will God indeed dwell with men upon the earth? If the heaven and heaven of heavens will not suffice You, how much less even this house which I have built for Your name?

For say not, I am pure in my works, and blameless before Him.

But oh that the Lord would speak to you, and open His lips to you!

And I would plead my own cause, and He would fill my mouth with arguments.

for truth and reproof are from Him, and He would bring forth my judgment to an end.

If you can, give me an answer: wait therefore; stand against me, and I will stand against you.