Job 34:23-30

23God does not need to examine a person further, that one should approach him in court.

24He shatters the mighty without an investigation and sets others in their place.

25Therefore, he recognizes their deeds and overthrows them by night, and they are crushed.

26In full view of the public, he strikes them for their wickedness,

27because they turned aside from following him and did not understand any of his ways

28but caused the poor to cry out to him, and he heard the outcry of the needy.

29But when God is silent, who can declare him guilty? When he hides his face, who can see him? Yet he watches over both individuals and nations,

30so that godless men should not rule or ensnare the people.