Job 1
1:11 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. 1:22 He had seven sons and three daughters,He had seven sons and three daughters, 1:33 and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East.and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. 1:44 Job’s sons would take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.Job’s sons would take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 1:55 And when the days of feasting were over, Job would send for his children to purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular practice.And when the days of feasting were over, Job would send for his children to purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular practice. 1:66 One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. 1:77 “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.”“Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” 1:88 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.”Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.” 1:99 Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing?Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 1:1010 Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 1:1111 But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.” 1:1212 “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. 1:1313 One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 1:1414 a messenger came and reported to Job: “While the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby,a messenger came and reported to Job: “While the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 1:1515 the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” 1:1616 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” 1:1717 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” 1:1818 While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 1:1919 when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!” 1:2020 Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, 1:2121 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” 1:2222 In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.
Job 2
2:11 On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him.On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him. 2:22 “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.”“Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” 2:33 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” 2:44 “Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life.“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life. 2:55 But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.” 2:66 “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.”“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “He is in your hands, but you must spare his life.” 2:77 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. 2:88 And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes.And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes. 2:99 Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!”Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” 2:1010 “You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. 2:1111 Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him. 2:1212 When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head.When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head. 2:1313 Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was.Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was.
Job 3
3:11 After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. 3:22 And this is what he said:And this is what he said: 3:33 “May the day of my birth perish, and the night it was said, ‘A boy is conceived.’“May the day of my birth perish, and the night it was said, ‘A boy is conceived.’ 3:44 If only that day had turned to darkness! May God above disregard it; may no light shine upon it.If only that day had turned to darkness! May God above disregard it; may no light shine upon it. 3:55 May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it.May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it. 3:66 If only darkness had taken that night away! May it not appear among the days of the year; may it never be entered in any of the months.If only darkness had taken that night away! May it not appear among the days of the year; may it never be entered in any of the months. 3:77 Behold, may that night be barren; may no joyful voice come into it.Behold, may that night be barren; may no joyful voice come into it. 3:88 May it be cursed by those who curse the day—those prepared to rouse Leviathan.May it be cursed by those who curse the day—those prepared to rouse Leviathan. 3:99 May its morning stars grow dark; may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn.May its morning stars grow dark; may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn. 3:1010 For that night did not shut the doors of the womb to hide the sorrow from my eyes.For that night did not shut the doors of the womb to hide the sorrow from my eyes. 3:1111 Why did I not perish at birth; why did I not die as I came from the womb?Why did I not perish at birth; why did I not die as I came from the womb? 3:1212 Why were there knees to receive me, and breasts that I should be nursed?Why were there knees to receive me, and breasts that I should be nursed? 3:1313 For now I would be lying down in peace; I would be asleep and at restFor now I would be lying down in peace; I would be asleep and at rest 3:1414 with kings and counselors of the earth, who built for themselves cities now in ruins,with kings and counselors of the earth, who built for themselves cities now in ruins, 3:1515 or with princes who had gold, who filled their houses with silver.or with princes who had gold, who filled their houses with silver. 3:1616 Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like an infant who never sees daylight?Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like an infant who never sees daylight? 3:1717 There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest.There the wicked cease from raging, and there the weary find rest. 3:1818 The captives enjoy their ease; they do not hear the voice of the oppressor.The captives enjoy their ease; they do not hear the voice of the oppressor. 3:1919 Both small and great are there, and the slave is freed from his master.Both small and great are there, and the slave is freed from his master. 3:2020 Why is light given to the miserable, and life to the bitter of soul,Why is light given to the miserable, and life to the bitter of soul, 3:2121 who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure, 3:2222 who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave?who rejoice and greatly exult when they reach the grave? 3:2323 Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in?Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden, whom God has hedged in? 3:2424 I sigh when food is put before me, and my groans pour out like water.I sigh when food is put before me, and my groans pour out like water. 3:2525 For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me.For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me. 3:2626 I am not at ease or quiet; I have no rest, for trouble has come.”I am not at ease or quiet; I have no rest, for trouble has come.”
Job 4
4:11 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 4:22 “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?“If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking? 4:33 Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands. 4:44 Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling. 4:55 But now trouble has come upon you, and you are weary. It strikes you, and you are dismayed.But now trouble has come upon you, and you are weary. It strikes you, and you are dismayed. 4:66 Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope?Is your reverence not your confidence, and the uprightness of your ways your hope? 4:77 Consider now, I plead: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Or where have the upright been destroyed?Consider now, I plead: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Or where have the upright been destroyed? 4:88 As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same. 4:99 By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of His anger they are consumed.By the breath of God they perish, and by the blast of His anger they are consumed. 4:1010 The lion may roar, and the fierce lion may growl, yet the teeth of the young lions are broken.The lion may roar, and the fierce lion may growl, yet the teeth of the young lions are broken. 4:1111 The old lion perishes for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness are scattered.The old lion perishes for lack of prey, and the cubs of the lioness are scattered. 4:1212 Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it. 4:1313 In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men, 4:1414 fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder.fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder. 4:1515 Then a spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body bristled.Then a spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body bristled. 4:1616 It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice:It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice: 4:1717 ‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God, or a man more pure than his Maker?‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God, or a man more pure than his Maker? 4:1818 If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error,If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error, 4:1919 how much more those who dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who can be crushed like a moth!how much more those who dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who can be crushed like a moth! 4:2020 They are smashed to pieces from dawn to dusk; unnoticed, they perish forever.They are smashed to pieces from dawn to dusk; unnoticed, they perish forever. 4:2121 Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’
Job 5
5:11 “Call out if you please, but who will answer? To which of the holy ones will you turn?“Call out if you please, but who will answer? To which of the holy ones will you turn? 5:22 For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple. 5:33 I have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed.I have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed. 5:44 His sons are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender.His sons are far from safety, crushed in court without a defender. 5:55 The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth.The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth. 5:66 For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground.For distress does not spring from the dust, and trouble does not sprout from the ground. 5:77 Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. 5:88 However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him— 5:99 the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. 5:1010 He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields. 5:1111 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. 5:1212 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. 5:1313 He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning.He catches the wise in their craftiness, and sweeps away the plans of the cunning. 5:1414 They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night.They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night. 5:1515 He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful. 5:1616 So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth. 5:1717 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. 5:1818 For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. 5:1919 He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. 5:2020 In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. 5:2121 You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes.You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes. 5:2222 You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth.You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the beasts of the earth. 5:2323 For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.For you will have a covenant with the stones of the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you. 5:2424 You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home.You will know that your tent is secure, and find nothing amiss when inspecting your home. 5:2525 You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth.You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth. 5:2626 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season. 5:2727 Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”
Job 6
6:11 Then Job replied:Then Job replied: 6:22 “If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales. 6:33 For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash. 6:44 For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. 6:55 Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder? 6:66 Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg? 6:77 My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me. 6:88 If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope: 6:99 that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off! 6:1010 It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One. 6:1111 What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient? 6:1212 Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze? 6:1313 Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me? 6:1414 A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. 6:1515 But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow, 6:1616 darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow, 6:1717 but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat. 6:1818 Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish. 6:1919 The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it. 6:2020 They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment. 6:2121 For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid. 6:2222 Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth; 6:2323 deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’? 6:2424 Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred. 6:2525 How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove? 6:2626 Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? 6:2727 You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend. 6:2828 But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face? 6:2929 Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake. 6:3030 Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
Job 7
7:11 “Is not man consigned to labor on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired hand?“Is not man consigned to labor on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired hand? 7:22 Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages.Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages. 7:33 So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed to me.So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed to me. 7:44 When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn.When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. 7:55 My flesh is clothed with worms and encrusted with dirt; my skin is cracked and festering.My flesh is clothed with worms and encrusted with dirt; my skin is cracked and festering. 7:66 My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope.My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. 7:77 Remember that my life is but a breath. My eyes will never again see happiness.Remember that my life is but a breath. My eyes will never again see happiness. 7:88 The eye that beholds me will no longer see me. You will look for me, but I will be no more.The eye that beholds me will no longer see me. You will look for me, but I will be no more. 7:99 As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to Sheol does not come back up.As a cloud vanishes and is gone, so he who goes down to Sheol does not come back up. 7:1010 He never returns to his house; his place remembers him no more.He never returns to his house; his place remembers him no more. 7:1111 Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. 7:1212 Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that You must keep me under guard?Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that You must keep me under guard? 7:1313 When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint,When I think my bed will comfort me and my couch will ease my complaint, 7:1414 then You frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions,then You frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions, 7:1515 so that I would prefer strangling and death over my life in this body.so that I would prefer strangling and death over my life in this body. 7:1616 I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath.I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath. 7:1717 What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him,What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him, 7:1818 that You attend to him every morning, and test him every moment?that You attend to him every morning, and test him every moment? 7:1919 Will You never look away from me, or leave me alone to swallow my spittle?Will You never look away from me, or leave me alone to swallow my spittle? 7:2020 If I have sinned, what have I done to You, O watcher of mankind? Why have You made me Your target, so that I am a burden to You?If I have sinned, what have I done to You, O watcher of mankind? Why have You made me Your target, so that I am a burden to You? 7:2121 Why do You not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For soon I will lie down in the dust; You will seek me, but I will be no more.”Why do You not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For soon I will lie down in the dust; You will seek me, but I will be no more.”
Job 8
8:11 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 8:22 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. 8:33 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right? 8:44 When your children sinned against Him, He gave them over to their rebellion.When your children sinned against Him, He gave them over to their rebellion. 8:55 But if you would earnestly seek God and ask the Almighty for mercy,But if you would earnestly seek God and ask the Almighty for mercy, 8:66 if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate.if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate. 8:77 Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish.Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish. 8:88 Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers. 8:99 For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow. 8:1010 Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? 8:1111 Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water? 8:1212 While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass.While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass. 8:1313 Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. 8:1414 His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web.His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web. 8:1515 He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure. 8:1616 He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden.He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden. 8:1717 His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones. 8:1818 If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’ 8:1919 Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust.Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust. 8:2020 Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers. 8:2121 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy.He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy. 8:2222 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”
Job 9
9:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 9:22 “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God?“Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God? 9:33 If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. 9:44 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? 9:55 He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger.He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger. 9:66 He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble.He shakes the earth from its place, so that its foundations tremble. 9:77 He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars.He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars. 9:88 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea.He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. 9:99 He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south. 9:1010 He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number.He does great things beyond searching out, and wonders without number. 9:1111 Were He to pass by me, I would not see Him; were He to move, I would not recognize Him.Were He to pass by me, I would not see Him; were He to move, I would not recognize Him. 9:1212 If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’If He takes away, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask Him, ‘What are You doing?’ 9:1313 God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him.God does not restrain His anger; the helpers of Rahab cower beneath Him. 9:1414 How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him?How then can I answer Him or choose my arguments against Him? 9:1515 For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy.For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy. 9:1616 If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice.If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice. 9:1717 For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause.For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause. 9:1818 He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness.He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness. 9:1919 If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him? 9:2020 Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty.Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty. 9:2121 Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life.Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life. 9:2222 It is all the same, and so I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’It is all the same, and so I say, ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’ 9:2323 When the scourge brings sudden death, He mocks the despair of the innocent.When the scourge brings sudden death, He mocks the despair of the innocent. 9:2424 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He blindfolds its judges. If it is not He, then who is it?The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He blindfolds its judges. If it is not He, then who is it? 9:2525 My days are swifter than a runner; they flee without seeing good.My days are swifter than a runner; they flee without seeing good. 9:2626 They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey.They sweep by like boats of papyrus, like an eagle swooping down on its prey. 9:2727 If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’If I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’ 9:2828 I would still dread all my sufferings; I know that You will not acquit me.I would still dread all my sufferings; I know that You will not acquit me. 9:2929 Since I am already found guilty, why should I labor in vain?Since I am already found guilty, why should I labor in vain? 9:3030 If I should wash myself with snow and cleanse my hands with lye,If I should wash myself with snow and cleanse my hands with lye, 9:3131 then You would plunge me into the pit, and even my own clothes would despise me.then You would plunge me into the pit, and even my own clothes would despise me. 9:3232 For He is not a man like me, that I can answer Him, that we can take each other to court.For He is not a man like me, that I can answer Him, that we can take each other to court. 9:3333 Nor is there a mediator between us, to lay his hand upon us both.Nor is there a mediator between us, to lay his hand upon us both. 9:3434 Let Him remove His rod from me, so that His terror will no longer frighten me.Let Him remove His rod from me, so that His terror will no longer frighten me. 9:3535 Then I would speak without fear of Him. But as it is, I am on my own.Then I would speak without fear of Him. But as it is, I am on my own.
Job 10
10:11 “I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul.“I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. 10:22 I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me.I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me. 10:33 Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked?Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked? 10:44 Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as man sees?Do You have eyes of flesh? Do You see as man sees? 10:55 Are Your days like those of a mortal, or Your years like those of a man,Are Your days like those of a mortal, or Your years like those of a man, 10:66 that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin—that You should seek my iniquity and search out my sin— 10:77 though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand?though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand? 10:88 Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me?Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me? 10:99 Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust?Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust? 10:1010 Did You not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese?Did You not pour me out like milk, and curdle me like cheese? 10:1111 You clothed me with skin and flesh, and knit me together with bones and sinews.You clothed me with skin and flesh, and knit me together with bones and sinews. 10:1212 You have granted me life and loving devotion, and Your care has preserved my spirit.You have granted me life and loving devotion, and Your care has preserved my spirit. 10:1313 Yet You concealed these things in Your heart, and I know that this was in Your mind:Yet You concealed these things in Your heart, and I know that this was in Your mind: 10:1414 If I sinned, You would take note, and would not acquit me of my iniquity.If I sinned, You would take note, and would not acquit me of my iniquity. 10:1515 If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction.If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction. 10:1616 Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me.Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me. 10:1717 You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave.You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave. 10:1818 Why then did You bring me from the womb? Oh, that I had died, and no eye had seen me!Why then did You bring me from the womb? Oh, that I had died, and no eye had seen me! 10:1919 If only I had never come to be, but had been carried from the womb to the grave.If only I had never come to be, but had been carried from the womb to the grave. 10:2020 Are my days not few? Withdraw from me, that I may have a little comfort,Are my days not few? Withdraw from me, that I may have a little comfort, 10:2121 before I go—never to return—to a land of darkness and gloom,before I go—never to return—to a land of darkness and gloom, 10:2222 to a land of utter darkness, of deep shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.”to a land of utter darkness, of deep shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.”
Job 11
11:11 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: 11:22 “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated?“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? 11:33 Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke? 11:44 You have said, ‘My doctrine is sound, and I am pure in Your sight.’You have said, ‘My doctrine is sound, and I am pure in Your sight.’ 11:55 But if only God would speak and open His lips against you,But if only God would speak and open His lips against you, 11:66 and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves. 11:77 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty?Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? 11:88 They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? 11:99 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. 11:1010 If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him?If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him? 11:1111 Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note?Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note? 11:1212 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man! 11:1313 As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him, 11:1414 if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents,if you put away the iniquity in your hand, and allow no injustice to dwell in your tents, 11:1515 then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid.then indeed you will lift up your face without blemish; you will stand firm and unafraid. 11:1616 For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by.For you will forget your misery, recalling it only as waters gone by. 11:1717 Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.Your life will be brighter than noonday; its darkness will be like the morning. 11:1818 You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety.You will be secure, because there is hope, and you will look around and lie down in safety. 11:1919 You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor.You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor. 11:2020 But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; they will hope for their last breath.”But the eyes of the wicked will fail, and escape will elude them; they will hope for their last breath.”
Job 12
12:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 12:22 “Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die! 12:33 But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? 12:44 I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock. 12:55 The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping.The one at ease scorns misfortune as the fate of those whose feet are slipping. 12:66 The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands.The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure—those who carry their god in their hands. 12:77 But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you.But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. 12:88 Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you.Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. 12:99 Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? 12:1010 The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind.The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. 12:1111 Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food?Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? 12:1212 Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. 12:1313 Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His. 12:1414 What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released.What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released. 12:1515 If He holds back the waters, they dry up, and if He releases them, they overwhelm the land.If He holds back the waters, they dry up, and if He releases them, they overwhelm the land. 12:1616 True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His.True wisdom and power belong to Him. The deceived and the deceiver are His. 12:1717 He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges.He leads counselors away barefoot and makes fools of judges. 12:1818 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. 12:1919 He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established.He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established. 12:2020 He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders.He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. 12:2121 He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty.He pours out contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty. 12:2222 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light. 12:2323 He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them.He makes nations great and destroys them; He enlarges nations, then disperses them. 12:2424 He deprives the earth’s leaders of reason and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.He deprives the earth’s leaders of reason and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland. 12:2525 They grope in the darkness without light; He makes them stagger like drunkards.They grope in the darkness without light; He makes them stagger like drunkards.
Job 13
13:11 “Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood.“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood. 13:22 What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. 13:33 Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. 13:44 You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. 13:55 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 13:66 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. 13:77 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him? 13:88 Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense? 13:99 Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man? 13:1010 Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality. 13:1111 Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you? 13:1212 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13:1313 Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may. 13:1414 Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands? 13:1515 Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face. 13:1616 Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him.Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him. 13:1717 Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. 13:1818 See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated. 13:1919 Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die. 13:2020 Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You:Only grant these two things to me, so that I need not hide from You: 13:2121 Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me.Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me. 13:2222 Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply.Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply. 13:2323 How many are my iniquities and sins? Reveal to me my transgression and sin.How many are my iniquities and sins? Reveal to me my transgression and sin. 13:2424 Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy?Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy? 13:2525 Would You frighten a windblown leaf? Would You chase after dry chaff?Would You frighten a windblown leaf? Would You chase after dry chaff? 13:2626 For You record bitter accusations against me and bequeath to me the iniquities of my youth.For You record bitter accusations against me and bequeath to me the iniquities of my youth. 13:2727 You put my feet in the stocks and stand watch over all my paths; You set a limit for the soles of my feet.You put my feet in the stocks and stand watch over all my paths; You set a limit for the soles of my feet. 13:2828 So man wastes away like something rotten, like a moth-eaten garment.So man wastes away like something rotten, like a moth-eaten garment.
Job 14
14:11 “Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble.“Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble. 14:22 Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. 14:33 Do You open Your eyes to one like this? Will You bring him into judgment before You?Do You open Your eyes to one like this? Will You bring him into judgment before You? 14:44 Who can bring out clean from unclean? No one!Who can bring out clean from unclean? No one! 14:55 Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed, 14:66 look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand. 14:77 For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail.For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail. 14:88 If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil,If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil, 14:99 at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling.at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling. 14:1010 But a man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last, and where is he?But a man dies and is laid low; he breathes his last, and where is he? 14:1111 As water disappears from the sea and a river becomes parched and dry,As water disappears from the sea and a river becomes parched and dry, 14:1212 so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep.so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep. 14:1313 If only You would hide me in Sheol and conceal me until Your anger has passed! If only You would appoint a time for me and then remember me!If only You would hide me in Sheol and conceal me until Your anger has passed! If only You would appoint a time for me and then remember me! 14:1414 When a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, until my renewal comes.When a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, until my renewal comes. 14:1515 You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands.You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands. 14:1616 For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin.For then You would count my steps, but would not keep track of my sin. 14:1717 My transgression would be sealed in a bag, and You would cover over my iniquity.My transgression would be sealed in a bag, and You would cover over my iniquity. 14:1818 But as a mountain erodes and crumbles and a rock is dislodged from its place,But as a mountain erodes and crumbles and a rock is dislodged from its place, 14:1919 as water wears away the stones and torrents wash away the soil, so You destroy a man’s hope.as water wears away the stones and torrents wash away the soil, so You destroy a man’s hope. 14:2020 You forever overpower him, and he passes on; You change his countenance and send him away.You forever overpower him, and he passes on; You change his countenance and send him away. 14:2121 If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware.If his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware. 14:2222 He feels only the pain of his own body and mourns only for himself.”He feels only the pain of his own body and mourns only for himself.”
Job 15
15:11 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 15:22 “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? 15:33 Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose? 15:44 But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him.But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him. 15:55 For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty. 15:66 Your own mouth, not mine, condemns you; your own lips testify against you.Your own mouth, not mine, condemns you; your own lips testify against you. 15:77 Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills? 15:88 Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself?Do you listen in on the council of God or limit wisdom to yourself? 15:99 What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us?What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us? 15:1010 Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side—men much older than your father.Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side—men much older than your father. 15:1111 Are the consolations of God not enough for you, even words spoken gently to you?Are the consolations of God not enough for you, even words spoken gently to you? 15:1212 Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash,Why has your heart carried you away, and why do your eyes flash, 15:1313 so that you turn your spirit against God and pour such words from your mouth?so that you turn your spirit against God and pour such words from your mouth? 15:1414 What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous?What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? 15:1515 If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, 15:1616 how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water? 15:1717 Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen, 15:1818 what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers,what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers, 15:1919 to whom alone the land was given when no foreigner passed among them.to whom alone the land was given when no foreigner passed among them. 15:2020 A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless.A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. 15:2121 Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him. 15:2222 He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword.He despairs of his return from darkness; he is marked for the sword. 15:2323 He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand. 15:2424 Distress and anguish terrify him, overwhelming him like a king poised to attack.Distress and anguish terrify him, overwhelming him like a king poised to attack. 15:2525 For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty,For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty, 15:2626 rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield.rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield. 15:2727 Though his face is covered with fat and his waistline bulges with flesh,Though his face is covered with fat and his waistline bulges with flesh, 15:2828 he will dwell in ruined cities, in abandoned houses destined to become rubble.he will dwell in ruined cities, in abandoned houses destined to become rubble. 15:2929 He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land.He will no longer be rich; his wealth will not endure. His possessions will not overspread the land. 15:3030 He will not escape from the darkness; the flame will wither his shoots, and the breath of God’s mouth will carry him away.He will not escape from the darkness; the flame will wither his shoots, and the breath of God’s mouth will carry him away. 15:3131 Let him not deceive himself with trust in emptiness, for emptiness will be his reward.Let him not deceive himself with trust in emptiness, for emptiness will be his reward. 15:3232 It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish.It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish. 15:3333 He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms.He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms. 15:3434 For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery.For the company of the godless will be barren, and fire will consume the tents of bribery. 15:3535 They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.”
Job 16
16:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 16:22 “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.“I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. 16:33 Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying? 16:44 I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you. 16:55 But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief. 16:66 Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away?Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away? 16:77 Surely He has now exhausted me; You have devastated all my family.Surely He has now exhausted me; You have devastated all my family. 16:88 You have bound me, and it has become a witness; my frailty rises up and testifies against me.You have bound me, and it has become a witness; my frailty rises up and testifies against me. 16:99 His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes. 16:1010 They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me.They open their mouths against me and strike my cheeks with contempt; they join together against me. 16:1111 God has delivered me to unjust men; He has thrown me to the clutches of the wicked.God has delivered me to unjust men; He has thrown me to the clutches of the wicked. 16:1212 I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target;I was at ease, but He shattered me; He seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has set me up as His target; 16:1313 His archers surround me. He pierces my kidneys without mercy and spills my gall on the ground.His archers surround me. He pierces my kidneys without mercy and spills my gall on the ground. 16:1414 He breaks me with wound upon wound; He rushes me like a mighty warrior.He breaks me with wound upon wound; He rushes me like a mighty warrior. 16:1515 I have sewn sackcloth over my skin; I have buried my horn in the dust.I have sewn sackcloth over my skin; I have buried my horn in the dust. 16:1616 My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes;My face is red with weeping, and deep shadows ring my eyes; 16:1717 yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure.yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure. 16:1818 O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest.O earth, do not cover my blood; may my cry for help never be laid to rest. 16:1919 Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high.Even now my witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high. 16:2020 My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God.My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God. 16:2121 Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor! 16:2222 For when only a few years are past I will go the way of no return.For when only a few years are past I will go the way of no return.
Job 17
17:11 “My spirit is broken; my days are extinguished; the grave awaits me.“My spirit is broken; my days are extinguished; the grave awaits me. 17:22 Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion. 17:33 Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor?Give me, I pray, the pledge You demand. Who else will be my guarantor? 17:44 You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them.You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them. 17:55 If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail.If a man denounces his friends for a price, the eyes of his children will fail. 17:66 He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit.He has made me a byword among the people, a man in whose face they spit. 17:77 My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow.My eyes have grown dim with grief, and my whole body is but a shadow. 17:88 The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless.The upright are appalled at this, and the innocent are stirred against the godless. 17:99 Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. 17:1010 But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you. 17:1111 My days have passed; my plans are broken off—even the desires of my heart.My days have passed; my plans are broken off—even the desires of my heart. 17:1212 They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness. 17:1313 If I look for Sheol as my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness,If I look for Sheol as my home, if I spread out my bed in darkness, 17:1414 and say to corruption, ‘You are my father,’ and to the worm, ‘My mother,’ or ‘My sister,’and say to corruption, ‘You are my father,’ and to the worm, ‘My mother,’ or ‘My sister,’ 17:1515 where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me?where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me? 17:1616 Will it go down to the gates of Sheol? Will we go down together into the dust?”Will it go down to the gates of Sheol? Will we go down together into the dust?”
Job 18
18:11 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 18:22 “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk. 18:33 Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight? 18:44 You who tear yourself in anger—should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place?You who tear yourself in anger—should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place? 18:55 Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow.Indeed, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished; the flame of his fire does not glow. 18:66 The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out.The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out. 18:77 His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up. 18:88 For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh.For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. 18:99 A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him.A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. 18:1010 A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. 18:1111 Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step. 18:1212 His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side.His strength is depleted, and calamity is ready at his side. 18:1313 It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs.It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs. 18:1414 He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors.He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors. 18:1515 Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling.Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling. 18:1616 The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away.The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away. 18:1717 The memory of him perishes from the earth, and he has no name in the land.The memory of him perishes from the earth, and he has no name in the land. 18:1818 He is driven from light into darkness and is chased from the inhabited world.He is driven from light into darkness and is chased from the inhabited world. 18:1919 He has no offspring or posterity among his people, no survivor where he once lived.He has no offspring or posterity among his people, no survivor where he once lived. 18:2020 Those in the west are appalled at his fate, while those in the east tremble in horror.Those in the west are appalled at his fate, while those in the east tremble in horror. 18:2121 Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.”Surely such is the dwelling of the wicked and the place of one who does not know God.”
Job 19
19:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 19:22 “How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words? 19:33 Ten times now you have reproached me; you shamelessly mistreat me.Ten times now you have reproached me; you shamelessly mistreat me. 19:44 Even if I have truly gone astray, my error concerns me alone.Even if I have truly gone astray, my error concerns me alone. 19:55 If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my disgrace against me,If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my disgrace against me, 19:66 then understand that it is God who has wronged me and drawn His net around me.then understand that it is God who has wronged me and drawn His net around me. 19:77 Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice.Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice. 19:88 He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness.He has blocked my way so I cannot pass; He has veiled my paths with darkness. 19:99 He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head.He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head. 19:1010 He tears me down on every side until I am gone; He uproots my hope like a tree.He tears me down on every side until I am gone; He uproots my hope like a tree. 19:1111 His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies.His anger burns against me, and He counts me among His enemies. 19:1212 His troops advance together; they construct a ramp against me and encamp around my tent.His troops advance together; they construct a ramp against me and encamp around my tent. 19:1313 He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me.He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. 19:1414 My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me.My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. 19:1515 My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight.My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. 19:1616 I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth.I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth. 19:1717 My breath is repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own family.My breath is repulsive to my wife, and I am loathsome to my own family. 19:1818 Even little boys scorn me; when I appear, they deride me.Even little boys scorn me; when I appear, they deride me. 19:1919 All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me. 19:2020 My skin and flesh cling to my bones; I have escaped by the skin of my teeth.My skin and flesh cling to my bones; I have escaped by the skin of my teeth. 19:2121 Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me. 19:2222 Why do you persecute me as God does? Will you never get enough of my flesh?Why do you persecute me as God does? Will you never get enough of my flesh? 19:2323 I wish that my words were recorded and inscribed in a book,I wish that my words were recorded and inscribed in a book, 19:2424 by an iron stylus on lead, or chiseled in stone forever.by an iron stylus on lead, or chiseled in stone forever. 19:2525 But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. 19:2626 Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. 19:2727 I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! 19:2828 If you say, ‘Let us persecute him, since the root of the matter lies with him,’If you say, ‘Let us persecute him, since the root of the matter lies with him,’ 19:2929 then you should fear the sword yourselves, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.”then you should fear the sword yourselves, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.”
Job 20
20:11 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: 20:22 “So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me.“So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me. 20:33 I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply. 20:44 Do you not know that from antiquity, since man was placed on the earth,Do you not know that from antiquity, since man was placed on the earth, 20:55 the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? 20:66 Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds,Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds, 20:77 he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’ 20:88 He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night.He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night. 20:99 The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him.The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him. 20:1010 His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth.His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth. 20:1111 The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust.The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust. 20:1212 Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue,Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue, 20:1313 though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth, 20:1414 yet in his stomach his food sours into the venom of cobras within him.yet in his stomach his food sours into the venom of cobras within him. 20:1515 He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach.He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach. 20:1616 He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him.He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him. 20:1717 He will not enjoy the streams, the rivers flowing with honey and cream.He will not enjoy the streams, the rivers flowing with honey and cream. 20:1818 He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading.He must return the fruit of his labor without consuming it; he cannot enjoy the profits of his trading. 20:1919 For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build.For he has oppressed and forsaken the poor; he has seized houses he did not build. 20:2020 Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure.Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure. 20:2121 Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity will not endure.Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity will not endure. 20:2222 In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him.In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him. 20:2323 When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats. 20:2424 Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him.Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze-tipped arrow will pierce him. 20:2525 It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him.It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him. 20:2626 Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent.Total darkness is reserved for his treasures. A fire unfanned will consume him and devour what is left in his tent. 20:2727 The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him.The heavens will expose his iniquity, and the earth will rise up against him. 20:2828 The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath.The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath. 20:2929 This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.”This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the inheritance God has appointed him.”
Job 21
21:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 21:22 “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. 21:33 Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking. 21:44 Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient?Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient? 21:55 Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth. 21:66 When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror. 21:77 Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? 21:88 Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes.Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes. 21:99 Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them.Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them. 21:1010 Their bulls breed without fail; their cows bear calves and do not miscarry.Their bulls breed without fail; their cows bear calves and do not miscarry. 21:1111 They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about,They send forth their little ones like a flock; their children skip about, 21:1212 singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute.singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute. 21:1313 They spend their days in prosperity and go down to Sheol in peace.They spend their days in prosperity and go down to Sheol in peace. 21:1414 Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways. 21:1515 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, and what would we gain if we pray to Him?’ 21:1616 Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.Still, their prosperity is not in their own hands, so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. 21:1717 How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? Does disaster come upon them? Does God, in His anger, apportion destruction?How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? Does disaster come upon them? Does God, in His anger, apportion destruction? 21:1818 Are they like straw before the wind, like chaff swept away by a storm?Are they like straw before the wind, like chaff swept away by a storm? 21:1919 It is said that God lays up one’s punishment for his children. Let God repay the man himself, so he will know it.It is said that God lays up one’s punishment for his children. Let God repay the man himself, so he will know it. 21:2020 Let his eyes see his own destruction; let him drink for himself the wrath of the Almighty.Let his eyes see his own destruction; let him drink for himself the wrath of the Almighty. 21:2121 For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out?For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out? 21:2222 Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high?Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since He judges those on high? 21:2323 One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease.One man dies full of vigor, completely secure and at ease. 21:2424 His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow.His body is well nourished, and his bones are rich with marrow. 21:2525 Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity.Yet another man dies in the bitterness of his soul, having never tasted prosperity. 21:2626 But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both.But together they lie down in the dust, and worms cover them both. 21:2727 Behold, I know your thoughts full well, the schemes by which you would wrong me.Behold, I know your thoughts full well, the schemes by which you would wrong me. 21:2828 For you say, ‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked dwell?’For you say, ‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked dwell?’ 21:2929 Have you never asked those who travel the roads? Do you not accept their reports?Have you never asked those who travel the roads? Do you not accept their reports? 21:3030 Indeed, the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, delivered from the day of wrath.Indeed, the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, delivered from the day of wrath. 21:3131 Who denounces his behavior to his face? Who repays him for what he has done?Who denounces his behavior to his face? Who repays him for what he has done? 21:3232 He is carried to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb.He is carried to the grave, and watch is kept over his tomb. 21:3333 The clods of the valley are sweet to him; everyone follows behind him, and those before him are without number.The clods of the valley are sweet to him; everyone follows behind him, and those before him are without number. 21:3434 So how can you comfort me with empty words? For your answers remain full of falsehood.”So how can you comfort me with empty words? For your answers remain full of falsehood.”
Job 22
22:11 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 22:22 “Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him? 22:33 Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless? 22:44 Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you?Is it for your reverence that He rebukes you and enters into judgment against you? 22:55 Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? 22:66 For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing.For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing. 22:77 You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished,You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished, 22:88 while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it.while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it. 22:99 You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed.You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed. 22:1010 Therefore snares surround you, and sudden peril terrifies you;Therefore snares surround you, and sudden peril terrifies you; 22:1111 it is so dark you cannot see, and a flood of water covers you.it is so dark you cannot see, and a flood of water covers you. 22:1212 Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are!Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are! 22:1313 Yet you say: ‘What does God know? Does He judge through thick darkness?Yet you say: ‘What does God know? Does He judge through thick darkness? 22:1414 Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven.’Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven.’ 22:1515 Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod?Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod? 22:1616 They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood.They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. 22:1717 They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’They said to God, ‘Depart from us. What can the Almighty do to us?’ 22:1818 But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked. 22:1919 The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them:The righteous see it and are glad; the innocent mock them: 22:2020 ‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’‘Surely our foes are destroyed, and fire has consumed their excess.’ 22:2121 Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you. 22:2222 Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart. 22:2323 If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tentsIf you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tents 22:2424 and consign your gold to the dust and the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines,and consign your gold to the dust and the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines, 22:2525 then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you. 22:2626 Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God.Surely then you will delight in the Almighty and lift up your face to God. 22:2727 You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows. 22:2828 Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. 22:2929 When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly.When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. 22:3030 He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.”He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.”
Job 23
23:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 23:22 “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning.“Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning. 23:33 If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat.If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. 23:44 I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. 23:55 I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. 23:66 Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me. 23:77 Then an upright man could reason with Him, and I would be delivered forever from my Judge.Then an upright man could reason with Him, and I would be delivered forever from my Judge. 23:88 If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot find Him.If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot find Him. 23:99 When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him.When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him. 23:1010 Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 23:1111 My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. 23:1212 I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. 23:1313 But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires. 23:1414 For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans.For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans. 23:1515 Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him.Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him. 23:1616 God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me. 23:1717 Yet I am not silenced by the darkness, by the thick darkness that covers my face.Yet I am not silenced by the darkness, by the thick darkness that covers my face.
Job 24
24:11 “Why does the Almighty not reserve times for judgment? Why may those who know Him never see His days?“Why does the Almighty not reserve times for judgment? Why may those who know Him never see His days? 24:22 Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks.Men move boundary stones; they pasture stolen flocks. 24:33 They drive away the donkey of the fatherless and take the widow’s ox in pledge.They drive away the donkey of the fatherless and take the widow’s ox in pledge. 24:44 They push the needy off the road and force all the poor of the land into hiding.They push the needy off the road and force all the poor of the land into hiding. 24:55 Indeed, like wild donkeys in the desert, the poor go to work foraging for food; the wasteland is food for their children.Indeed, like wild donkeys in the desert, the poor go to work foraging for food; the wasteland is food for their children. 24:66 They gather fodder in the fields and glean the vineyards of the wicked.They gather fodder in the fields and glean the vineyards of the wicked. 24:77 Without clothing, they spend the night naked; they have no covering against the cold.Without clothing, they spend the night naked; they have no covering against the cold. 24:88 Drenched by mountain rains, they huddle against the rocks for want of shelter.Drenched by mountain rains, they huddle against the rocks for want of shelter. 24:99 The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast; the nursing child of the poor is seized for a debt.The fatherless infant is snatched from the breast; the nursing child of the poor is seized for a debt. 24:1010 Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry.Without clothing, they wander about naked. They carry the sheaves, but still go hungry. 24:1111 They crush olives within their walls; they tread the winepresses, but go thirsty.They crush olives within their walls; they tread the winepresses, but go thirsty. 24:1212 From the city, men groan, and the souls of the wounded cry out, yet God charges no one with wrongdoing.From the city, men groan, and the souls of the wounded cry out, yet God charges no one with wrongdoing. 24:1313 Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths.Then there are those who rebel against the light, not knowing its ways or staying on its paths. 24:1414 When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief.When daylight is gone, the murderer rises to kill the poor and needy; in the night he is like a thief. 24:1515 The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face.The eye of the adulterer watches for twilight. Thinking, ‘No eye will see me,’ he covers his face. 24:1616 In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light.In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light. 24:1717 For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness!For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness! 24:1818 They are but foam on the surface of the water; their portion of the land is cursed, so that no one turns toward their vineyards.They are but foam on the surface of the water; their portion of the land is cursed, so that no one turns toward their vineyards. 24:1919 As drought and heat consume the melting snow, so Sheol steals those who have sinned.As drought and heat consume the melting snow, so Sheol steals those who have sinned. 24:2020 The womb forgets them; the worm feeds on them; they are remembered no more. So injustice is broken like a tree.The womb forgets them; the worm feeds on them; they are remembered no more. So injustice is broken like a tree. 24:2121 They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow.They prey on the barren and childless, and show no kindness to the widow. 24:2222 Yet by His power, God drags away the mighty; though rising up, they have no assurance of life.Yet by His power, God drags away the mighty; though rising up, they have no assurance of life. 24:2323 He gives them a sense of security, but His eyes are on their ways.He gives them a sense of security, but His eyes are on their ways. 24:2424 They are exalted for a moment, then they are gone; they are brought low and gathered up like all others; they are cut off like heads of grain.They are exalted for a moment, then they are gone; they are brought low and gathered up like all others; they are cut off like heads of grain. 24:2525 If this is not so, then who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?”If this is not so, then who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?”
Job 25
25:11 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 25:22 “Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.“Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven. 25:33 Can His troops be numbered? On whom does His light not rise?Can His troops be numbered? On whom does His light not rise? 25:44 How then can a man be just before God? How can one born of woman be pure?How then can a man be just before God? How can one born of woman be pure? 25:55 If even the moon does not shine, and the stars are not pure in His sight,If even the moon does not shine, and the stars are not pure in His sight, 25:66 how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!”how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!”
Job 26
26:11 Then Job answered:Then Job answered: 26:22 “How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble!“How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble! 26:33 How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight! 26:44 To whom have you uttered these words? And whose spirit spoke through you?To whom have you uttered these words? And whose spirit spoke through you? 26:55 The dead tremble—those beneath the waters and those who dwell in them.The dead tremble—those beneath the waters and those who dwell in them. 26:66 Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering.Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering. 26:77 He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing.He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth upon nothing. 26:88 He wraps up the waters in His clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their own weight.He wraps up the waters in His clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their own weight. 26:99 He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud.He covers the face of the full moon, spreading over it His cloud. 26:1010 He has inscribed a horizon on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness.He has inscribed a horizon on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness. 26:1111 The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke.The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke. 26:1212 By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab. 26:1313 By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent.By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent. 26:1414 Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?”Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?”
Job 27
27:11 Job continued his discourse:Job continued his discourse: 27:22 “As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice—the Almighty, who has embittered my soul—“As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice—the Almighty, who has embittered my soul— 27:33 as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils,as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, 27:44 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. 27:55 I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. 27:66 I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me. 27:77 May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust.May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust. 27:88 For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? 27:99 Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him?Will God hear his cry when distress comes upon him? 27:1010 Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?Will he delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times? 27:1111 I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty. 27:1212 Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk? 27:1313 This is the wicked man’s portion from God—the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty.This is the wicked man’s portion from God—the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty. 27:1414 Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. 27:1515 His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them.His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widows will not weep for them. 27:1616 Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay,Though he heaps up silver like dust and piles up a wardrobe like clay, 27:1717 what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent.what he lays up, the righteous will wear, and his silver will be divided by the innocent. 27:1818 The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman.The house he built is like a moth’s cocoon, like a hut set up by a watchman. 27:1919 He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone.He lies down wealthy, but will do so no more; when he opens his eyes, all is gone. 27:2020 Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night.Terrors overtake him like a flood; a tempest sweeps him away in the night. 27:2121 The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place.The east wind carries him away, and he is gone; it sweeps him out of his place. 27:2222 It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power.It hurls itself against him without mercy as he flees headlong from its power. 27:2323 It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place.It claps its hands at him and hisses him out of his place.
Job 28
28:11 “Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.“Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. 28:22 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore.Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 28:33 Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness.Man puts an end to the darkness; he probes the farthest recesses for ore in deepest darkness. 28:44 Far from human habitation he cuts a shaft in places forgotten by the foot of man. Far from men he dangles and sways.Far from human habitation he cuts a shaft in places forgotten by the foot of man. Far from men he dangles and sways. 28:55 Food may come from the earth, but from below it is transformed as by fire.Food may come from the earth, but from below it is transformed as by fire. 28:66 Its rocks are the source of sapphires, containing flecks of gold.Its rocks are the source of sapphires, containing flecks of gold. 28:77 No bird of prey knows that path; no falcon’s eye has seen it.No bird of prey knows that path; no falcon’s eye has seen it. 28:88 Proud beasts have never trodden it; no lion has ever prowled over it.Proud beasts have never trodden it; no lion has ever prowled over it. 28:99 The miner strikes the flint; he overturns mountains at their base.The miner strikes the flint; he overturns mountains at their base. 28:1010 He hews out channels in the rocks, and his eyes spot every treasure.He hews out channels in the rocks, and his eyes spot every treasure. 28:1111 He stops up the sources of the streams to bring what is hidden to light.He stops up the sources of the streams to bring what is hidden to light. 28:1212 But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? 28:1313 No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living.No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 28:1414 The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ 28:1515 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 28:1616 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 28:1717 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. 28:1818 Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. 28:1919 Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold. 28:2020 From where, then, does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?From where, then, does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell? 28:2121 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing and concealed from the birds of the air.It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing and concealed from the birds of the air. 28:2222 Abaddon and Death say, ‘We have heard a rumor about it.’Abaddon and Death say, ‘We have heard a rumor about it.’ 28:2323 But God understands its way, and He knows its place.But God understands its way, and He knows its place. 28:2424 For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. 28:2525 When God fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters,When God fixed the weight of the wind and measured out the waters, 28:2626 when He set a limit for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt,when He set a limit for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt, 28:2727 then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out.then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out. 28:2828 And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
Job 29
29:11 And Job continued his discourse:And Job continued his discourse: 29:22 “How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me,“How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me, 29:33 when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness,when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness, 29:44 when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent,when I was in my prime, when the friendship of God rested on my tent, 29:55 when the Almighty was still with me and my children were around me,when the Almighty was still with me and my children were around me, 29:66 when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil!when my steps were bathed in cream and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! 29:77 When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square,When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, 29:88 the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet. 29:99 The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands. 29:1010 The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. 29:1111 For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me, 29:1212 because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper.because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. 29:1313 The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. 29:1414 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban. 29:1515 I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame.I served as eyes to the blind and as feet to the lame. 29:1616 I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger.I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger. 29:1717 I shattered the fangs of the unjust and snatched the prey from his teeth.I shattered the fangs of the unjust and snatched the prey from his teeth. 29:1818 So I thought: ‘I will die in my nest and multiply my days as the sand.So I thought: ‘I will die in my nest and multiply my days as the sand. 29:1919 My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches. 29:2020 My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’ 29:2121 Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. 29:2222 After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. 29:2323 They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. 29:2424 If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious.If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious. 29:2525 I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.
Job 30
30:11 “But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs.“But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. 30:22 What use to me was the strength of their hands, since their vigor had left them?What use to me was the strength of their hands, since their vigor had left them? 30:33 Gaunt from poverty and hunger, they gnawed the dry land, and the desolate wasteland by night.Gaunt from poverty and hunger, they gnawed the dry land, and the desolate wasteland by night. 30:44 They plucked mallow among the shrubs, and the roots of the broom tree were their food.They plucked mallow among the shrubs, and the roots of the broom tree were their food. 30:55 They were banished from among men, shouted at like thieves,They were banished from among men, shouted at like thieves, 30:66 so that they lived on the slopes of the wadis, among the rocks and in holes in the ground.so that they lived on the slopes of the wadis, among the rocks and in holes in the ground. 30:77 They cried out among the shrubs and huddled beneath the nettles.They cried out among the shrubs and huddled beneath the nettles. 30:88 A senseless and nameless brood, they were driven off the land.A senseless and nameless brood, they were driven off the land. 30:99 And now they mock me in song; I have become a byword among them.And now they mock me in song; I have become a byword among them. 30:1010 They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face.They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. 30:1111 Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence. 30:1212 The rabble arises at my right; they lay snares for my feet and build siege ramps against me.The rabble arises at my right; they lay snares for my feet and build siege ramps against me. 30:1313 They tear up my path; they profit from my destruction, with no one to restrain them.They tear up my path; they profit from my destruction, with no one to restrain them. 30:1414 They advance as through a wide breach; through the ruins they keep rolling in.They advance as through a wide breach; through the ruins they keep rolling in. 30:1515 Terrors are turned loose against me; they drive away my dignity as by the wind, and my prosperity has passed like a cloud.Terrors are turned loose against me; they drive away my dignity as by the wind, and my prosperity has passed like a cloud. 30:1616 And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me.And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me. 30:1717 Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest.Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest. 30:1818 With great force He grasps my garment; He seizes me by the collar of my tunic.With great force He grasps my garment; He seizes me by the collar of my tunic. 30:1919 He throws me into the mud, and I have become like dust and ashes.He throws me into the mud, and I have become like dust and ashes. 30:2020 I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me.I cry out to You for help, but You do not answer; when I stand up, You merely look at me. 30:2121 You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand.You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand. 30:2222 You snatch me up into the wind and drive me before it; You toss me about in the storm.You snatch me up into the wind and drive me before it; You toss me about in the storm. 30:2323 Yes, I know that You will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living.Yes, I know that You will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living. 30:2424 Yet no one stretches out his hand against a ruined man when he cries for help in his distress.Yet no one stretches out his hand against a ruined man when he cries for help in his distress. 30:2525 Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy?Have I not wept for those in trouble? Has my soul not grieved for the needy? 30:2626 But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell.But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell. 30:2727 I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me.I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me. 30:2828 I go about blackened, but not by the sun. I stand up in the assembly and cry for help.I go about blackened, but not by the sun. I stand up in the assembly and cry for help. 30:2929 I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches.I have become a brother of jackals, a companion of ostriches. 30:3030 My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever.My skin grows black and peels, and my bones burn with fever. 30:3131 My harp is tuned to mourning and my flute to the sound of weeping.My harp is tuned to mourning and my flute to the sound of weeping.
Job 31
31:11 “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin?“I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? 31:22 For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high?For what is the allotment of God from above, or the heritage from the Almighty on high? 31:33 Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity?Does not disaster come to the unjust and calamity to the workers of iniquity? 31:44 Does He not see my ways and count my every step?Does He not see my ways and count my every step? 31:55 If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit,If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit, 31:66 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity.let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. 31:77 If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands,If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands, 31:88 then may another eat what I have sown, and may my crops be uprooted.then may another eat what I have sown, and may my crops be uprooted. 31:99 If my heart has been enticed by my neighbor’s wife, or I have lurked at his door,If my heart has been enticed by my neighbor’s wife, or I have lurked at his door, 31:1010 then may my own wife grind grain for another, and may other men sleep with her.then may my own wife grind grain for another, and may other men sleep with her. 31:1111 For that would be a heinous crime, an iniquity to be judged.For that would be a heinous crime, an iniquity to be judged. 31:1212 For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest.For it is a fire that burns down to Abaddon; it would root out my entire harvest. 31:1313 If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me, 31:1414 what will I do when God rises to judge? How will I answer when called to account?what will I do when God rises to judge? How will I answer when called to account? 31:1515 Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb?Did not He who made me in the womb also make them? Did not the same One form us in the womb? 31:1616 If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail, 31:1717 if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless—if I have eaten my morsel alone, not sharing it with the fatherless— 31:1818 though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow—though from my youth I reared him as would a father, and from my mother’s womb I guided the widow— 31:1919 if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak,if I have seen one perish for lack of clothing, or a needy man without a cloak, 31:2020 if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep,if his heart has not blessed me for warming him with the fleece of my sheep, 31:2121 if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate,if I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless because I saw that I had support in the gate, 31:2222 then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket.then may my arm fall from my shoulder and be torn from its socket. 31:2323 For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower.For calamity from God terrifies me, and His splendor I cannot overpower. 31:2424 If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, 31:2525 if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, 31:2626 if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor,if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, 31:2727 so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth, 31:2828 this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high.this would also be an iniquity to be judged, for I would have denied God on high. 31:2929 If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— 31:3030 I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse— 31:3131 if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’—if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’— 31:3232 but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler— 31:3333 if I have covered my transgressions like Adam by hiding my guilt in my heart,if I have covered my transgressions like Adam by hiding my guilt in my heart, 31:3434 because I greatly feared the crowds and the contempt of the clans terrified me, so that I kept silent and would not go outside—because I greatly feared the crowds and the contempt of the clans terrified me, so that I kept silent and would not go outside— 31:3535 (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. 31:3636 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown.Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. 31:3737 I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)— 31:3838 if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together,if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together, 31:3939 if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants,if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants, 31:4040 then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.
Job 32
32:11 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 32:22 This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, 32:33 and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him. 32:44 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he. 32:55 But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled. 32:66 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know. 32:77 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. 32:88 But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. 32:99 It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. 32:1010 Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’ 32:1111 Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words, 32:1212 I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments. 32:1313 So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’ 32:1414 But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. 32:1515 Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them. 32:1616 Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply? 32:1717 I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know. 32:1818 For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me. 32:1919 Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin. 32:2020 I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond. 32:2121 I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man. 32:2222 For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.
Job 33
33:11 “But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 33:22 Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. 33:33 My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. 33:44 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. 33:55 Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me. 33:66 I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay. 33:77 Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you.Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you. 33:88 Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words: 33:99 ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me.‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me. 33:1010 Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy.Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy. 33:1111 He puts my feet in the stocks; He watches over all my paths.’He puts my feet in the stocks; He watches over all my paths.’ 33:1212 Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man. 33:1313 Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks?Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? 33:1414 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. 33:1515 In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds,In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, 33:1616 He opens their ears and terrifies them with warningsHe opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings 33:1717 to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride,to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride, 33:1818 to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword. 33:1919 A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones, 33:2020 so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food. 33:2121 His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude.His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude. 33:2222 He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death.He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. 33:2323 Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him, 33:2424 to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ 33:2525 then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth.then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth. 33:2626 He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man. 33:2727 Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved. 33:2828 He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ 33:2929 Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times, 33:3030 to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. 33:3131 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. 33:3232 But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you. 33:3333 But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
Job 34
34:11 Then Elihu continued:Then Elihu continued: 34:22 “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. 34:33 For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. 34:44 Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good. 34:55 For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice.For Job has declared, ‘I am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice. 34:66 Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’ 34:77 What man is like Job, who drinks up derision like water?What man is like Job, who drinks up derision like water? 34:88 He keeps company with evildoers and walks with wicked men.He keeps company with evildoers and walks with wicked men. 34:99 For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’For he has said, ‘It profits a man nothing that he should delight in God.’ 34:1010 Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly. 34:1111 For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences.For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. 34:1212 Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. 34:1313 Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world?Who gave Him charge over the earth? Who appointed Him over the whole world? 34:1414 If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath,If He were to set His heart to it and withdraw His Spirit and breath, 34:1515 all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to the dust.all flesh would perish together and mankind would return to the dust. 34:1616 If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words. 34:1717 Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One, 34:1818 who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’ 34:1919 who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. 34:2020 They die in an instant, in the middle of the night. The people convulse and pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand.They die in an instant, in the middle of the night. The people convulse and pass away; the mighty are removed without human hand. 34:2121 For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step.For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. 34:2222 There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide. 34:2323 For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment.For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment. 34:2424 He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place. 34:2525 Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed.Therefore, He recognizes their deeds; He overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. 34:2626 He strikes them for their wickedness in full view,He strikes them for their wickedness in full view, 34:2727 because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways.because they turned aside from Him and had no regard for any of His ways. 34:2828 They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted.They caused the cry of the poor to come before Him, and He heard the outcry of the afflicted. 34:2929 But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation, 34:3030 that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people.that godless men should not rule or lay snares for the people. 34:3131 Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.Suppose someone says to God, ‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more. 34:3232 Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.’ 34:3333 Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed Him? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed Him? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. 34:3434 Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say: 34:3535 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’ 34:3636 If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man.If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man. 34:3737 For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”
Job 35
35:11 And Elihu went on to say:And Elihu went on to say: 35:22 “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’“Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ 35:33 For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’ 35:44 I will reply to you and to your friends as well.I will reply to you and to your friends as well. 35:55 Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you.Look to the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds high above you. 35:66 If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him? If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him?If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him? If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him? 35:77 If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand? 35:88 Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man.Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man. 35:99 Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty. 35:1010 But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night,But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night, 35:1111 who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ 35:1212 There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. 35:1313 Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it.Surely God does not listen to empty pleas, and the Almighty does not take note of it. 35:1414 How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him,How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him, 35:1515 and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly! 35:1616 So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”
Job 36
36:11 And Elihu continued:And Elihu continued: 36:22 “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. 36:33 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. 36:44 For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. 36:55 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. 36:66 He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted.He does not keep the wicked alive, but He grants justice to the afflicted. 36:77 He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever. 36:88 And if men are bound with chains, caught in cords of affliction,And if men are bound with chains, caught in cords of affliction, 36:99 then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed. 36:1010 He opens their ears to correction and commands that they turn from iniquity.He opens their ears to correction and commands that they turn from iniquity. 36:1111 If they obey and serve Him, then they end their days in prosperity and their years in happiness.If they obey and serve Him, then they end their days in prosperity and their years in happiness. 36:1212 But if they do not obey, then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge.But if they do not obey, then they perish by the sword and die without knowledge. 36:1313 The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help.The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help. 36:1414 They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes.They die in their youth, among the male shrine prostitutes. 36:1515 God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression.God rescues the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ears in oppression. 36:1616 Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness. 36:1717 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you.But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked; judgment and justice have seized you. 36:1818 Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray. 36:1919 Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress?Can your wealth or all your mighty effort keep you from distress? 36:2020 Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes.Do not long for the night, when people vanish from their homes. 36:2121 Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction. 36:2222 Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him?Behold, God is exalted in His power. Who is a teacher like Him? 36:2323 Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’?Who has appointed His way for Him, or told Him, ‘You have done wrong’? 36:2424 Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song. 36:2525 All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar.All mankind has seen it; men behold it from afar. 36:2626 Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable.Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable. 36:2727 For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist,For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist, 36:2828 which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind. 36:2929 Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion?Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion? 36:3030 See how He scatters His lightning around Him and covers the depths of the sea.See how He scatters His lightning around Him and covers the depths of the sea. 36:3131 For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance.For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. 36:3232 He fills His hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark.He fills His hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark. 36:3333 The thunder declares His presence; even the cattle regard the rising storm.The thunder declares His presence; even the cattle regard the rising storm.
Job 37
37:11 “At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place.“At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place. 37:22 Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth.Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. 37:33 He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth.He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. 37:44 Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds.Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. 37:55 God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend. 37:66 For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the gentle rain, ‘Pour out a mighty downpour.’For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the gentle rain, ‘Pour out a mighty downpour.’ 37:77 He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work.He seals up the hand of every man, so that all men may know His work. 37:88 The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens.The wild animals enter their lairs; they settle down in their dens. 37:99 The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds.The tempest comes from its chamber, and the cold from the driving north winds. 37:1010 By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen.By the breath of God the ice is formed and the watery expanses are frozen. 37:1111 He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them.He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them. 37:1212 They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth.They swirl about, whirling at His direction, accomplishing all that He commands over the face of all the earth. 37:1313 Whether for punishment or for His land, He accomplishes this in His loving devotion.Whether for punishment or for His land, He accomplishes this in His loving devotion. 37:1414 Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God.Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God. 37:1515 Do you know how God dispatches the clouds or makes the lightning flash?Do you know how God dispatches the clouds or makes the lightning flash? 37:1616 Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge? 37:1717 You whose clothes get hot when the land lies hushed under the south wind,You whose clothes get hot when the land lies hushed under the south wind, 37:1818 can you, like Him, spread out the skies, as strong as a mirror of bronze?can you, like Him, spread out the skies, as strong as a mirror of bronze? 37:1919 Teach us what we should say to Him; we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness.Teach us what we should say to Him; we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness. 37:2020 Should He be told that I want to speak? Would a man ask to be swallowed up?Should He be told that I want to speak? Would a man ask to be swallowed up? 37:2121 Now no one can gaze at the sun when it is bright in the skies after the wind has swept them clean.Now no one can gaze at the sun when it is bright in the skies after the wind has swept them clean. 37:2222 Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him.Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him. 37:2323 The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress. 37:2424 Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”Therefore, men fear Him, for He is not partial to the wise in heart.”
Job 38
38:11 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 38:22 “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge?“Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? 38:33 Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. 38:44 Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. 38:55 Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it?Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? 38:66 On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone,On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, 38:77 while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? 38:88 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, 38:99 when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket,when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, 38:1010 when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors,when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, 38:1111 and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’?and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’? 38:1212 In your days, have you commanded the morning or assigned the dawn its place,In your days, have you commanded the morning or assigned the dawn its place, 38:1313 that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it? 38:1414 The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment.The earth takes shape like clay under a seal; its hills stand out like the folds of a garment. 38:1515 Light is withheld from the wicked, and their upraised arm is broken.Light is withheld from the wicked, and their upraised arm is broken. 38:1616 Have you journeyed to the vents of the sea or walked in the trenches of the deep?Have you journeyed to the vents of the sea or walked in the trenches of the deep? 38:1717 Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death? 38:1818 Have you surveyed the extent of the earth? Tell Me, if you know all this.Have you surveyed the extent of the earth? Tell Me, if you know all this. 38:1919 Where is the way to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides,Where is the way to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides, 38:2020 so you can lead it back to its border? Do you know the paths to its home?so you can lead it back to its border? Do you know the paths to its home? 38:2121 Surely you know, for you were already born! And the number of your days is great!Surely you know, for you were already born! And the number of your days is great! 38:2222 Have you entered the storehouses of snow or observed the storehouses of hail,Have you entered the storehouses of snow or observed the storehouses of hail, 38:2323 which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle?which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle? 38:2424 In which direction is the lightning dispersed, or the east wind scattered over the earth?In which direction is the lightning dispersed, or the east wind scattered over the earth? 38:2525 Who cuts a channel for the flood or clears a path for the thunderbolt,Who cuts a channel for the flood or clears a path for the thunderbolt, 38:2626 to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives,to bring rain on a barren land, on a desert where no man lives, 38:2727 to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass?to satisfy the parched wasteland and make it sprout with tender grass? 38:2828 Does the rain have a father? Who has begotten the drops of dew?Does the rain have a father? Who has begotten the drops of dew? 38:2929 From whose womb does the ice emerge? Who gives birth to the frost from heaven,From whose womb does the ice emerge? Who gives birth to the frost from heaven, 38:3030 when the waters become hard as stone and the surface of the deep is frozen?when the waters become hard as stone and the surface of the deep is frozen? 38:3131 Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion?Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion? 38:3232 Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear and her cubs?Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear and her cubs? 38:3333 Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set their dominion over the earth?Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set their dominion over the earth? 38:3434 Can you command the clouds so that a flood of water covers you?Can you command the clouds so that a flood of water covers you? 38:3535 Can you send the lightning bolts on their way? Do they report to you, ‘Here we are’?Can you send the lightning bolts on their way? Do they report to you, ‘Here we are’? 38:3636 Who has put wisdom in the heart or given understanding to the mind?Who has put wisdom in the heart or given understanding to the mind? 38:3737 Who has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavensWho has the wisdom to count the clouds? Or who can tilt the water jars of the heavens 38:3838 when the dust hardens into a mass and the clods of earth stick together?when the dust hardens into a mass and the clods of earth stick together? 38:3939 Can you hunt the prey for a lioness or satisfy the hunger of young lionsCan you hunt the prey for a lioness or satisfy the hunger of young lions 38:4040 when they crouch in their dens and lie in wait in the thicket?when they crouch in their dens and lie in wait in the thicket? 38:4141 Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?
Job 39
39:11 “Do you know when mountain goats give birth? Have you watched the doe bear her fawn?“Do you know when mountain goats give birth? Have you watched the doe bear her fawn? 39:22 Can you count the months they are pregnant? Do you know the time they give birth?Can you count the months they are pregnant? Do you know the time they give birth? 39:33 They crouch down and bring forth their young; they deliver their newborn.They crouch down and bring forth their young; they deliver their newborn. 39:44 Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return.Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return. 39:55 Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness?Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness? 39:66 I made the wilderness his home and the salt flats his dwelling.I made the wilderness his home and the salt flats his dwelling. 39:77 He scorns the tumult of the city and never hears the shouts of a driver.He scorns the tumult of the city and never hears the shouts of a driver. 39:88 He roams the mountains for pasture, searching for any green thing.He roams the mountains for pasture, searching for any green thing. 39:99 Will the wild ox consent to serve you? Will he stay by your manger at night?Will the wild ox consent to serve you? Will he stay by your manger at night? 39:1010 Can you hold him to the furrow with a harness? Will he plow the valleys behind you?Can you hold him to the furrow with a harness? Will he plow the valleys behind you? 39:1111 Can you rely on his great strength? Will you leave your hard work to him?Can you rely on his great strength? Will you leave your hard work to him? 39:1212 Can you trust him to bring in your grain and gather it to your threshing floor?Can you trust him to bring in your grain and gather it to your threshing floor? 39:1313 The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork. 39:1414 For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand.For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand. 39:1515 She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them.She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them. 39:1616 She treats her young harshly, as if not her own, with no concern that her labor was in vain.She treats her young harshly, as if not her own, with no concern that her labor was in vain. 39:1717 For God has deprived her of wisdom; He has not endowed her with understanding.For God has deprived her of wisdom; He has not endowed her with understanding. 39:1818 Yet when she proudly spreads her wings, she laughs at the horse and its rider.Yet when she proudly spreads her wings, she laughs at the horse and its rider. 39:1919 Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane?Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane? 39:2020 Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting?Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? 39:2121 He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle. 39:2222 He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword. 39:2323 A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance. 39:2424 Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds.Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds. 39:2525 At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war.At the blast of the horn, he snorts with fervor. He catches the scent of battle from afar, the shouts of captains and the cry of war. 39:2626 Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south?Does the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south? 39:2727 Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high?Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high? 39:2828 He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag.He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. 39:2929 From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar.From there he spies out food; his eyes see it from afar. 39:3030 His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.”His young ones feast on blood; and where the slain are, there he is.”
Job 40
40:11 And the LORD said to Job:And the LORD said to Job: 40:22 “Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.” 40:33 Then Job answered the LORD:Then Job answered the LORD: 40:44 “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. 40:55 I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.” 40:66 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 40:77 “Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.“Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. 40:88 Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself? 40:99 Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His?Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? 40:1010 Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory. 40:1111 Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low.Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. 40:1212 Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand. 40:1313 Bury them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.Bury them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave. 40:1414 Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you.Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you. 40:1515 Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He feeds on grass like an ox.Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He feeds on grass like an ox. 40:1616 See the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly.See the strength of his loins and the power in the muscles of his belly. 40:1717 His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit.His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are tightly knit. 40:1818 His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron.His bones are tubes of bronze; his limbs are rods of iron. 40:1919 He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him. 40:2020 The hills yield him their produce, while all the beasts of the field play nearby.The hills yield him their produce, while all the beasts of the field play nearby. 40:2121 He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh.He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh. 40:2222 The lotus plants conceal him in their shade; the willows of the brook surround him.The lotus plants conceal him in their shade; the willows of the brook surround him. 40:2323 Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth. 40:2424 Can anyone capture him as he looks on, or pierce his nose with a snare?Can anyone capture him as he looks on, or pierce his nose with a snare?
Job 41
41:11 “Can you pull in Leviathan with a hook or tie down his tongue with a rope?“Can you pull in Leviathan with a hook or tie down his tongue with a rope? 41:22 Can you put a cord through his nose or pierce his jaw with a hook?Can you put a cord through his nose or pierce his jaw with a hook? 41:33 Will he beg you for mercy or speak to you softly?Will he beg you for mercy or speak to you softly? 41:44 Will he make a covenant with you to take him as a slave for life?Will he make a covenant with you to take him as a slave for life? 41:55 Can you pet him like a bird or put him on a leash for your maidens?Can you pet him like a bird or put him on a leash for your maidens? 41:66 Will traders barter for him or divide him among the merchants?Will traders barter for him or divide him among the merchants? 41:77 Can you fill his hide with harpoons or his head with fishing spears?Can you fill his hide with harpoons or his head with fishing spears? 41:88 If you lay a hand on him, you will remember the battle and never repeat it!If you lay a hand on him, you will remember the battle and never repeat it! 41:99 Surely hope of overcoming him is false. Is not the sight of him overwhelming?Surely hope of overcoming him is false. Is not the sight of him overwhelming? 41:1010 No one is so fierce as to rouse Leviathan. Then who is able to stand against Me?No one is so fierce as to rouse Leviathan. Then who is able to stand against Me? 41:1111 Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine. 41:1212 I cannot keep silent about his limbs, his power and graceful form.I cannot keep silent about his limbs, his power and graceful form. 41:1313 Who can strip off his outer coat? Who can approach him with a bridle?Who can strip off his outer coat? Who can approach him with a bridle? 41:1414 Who can open his jaws, ringed by his fearsome teeth?Who can open his jaws, ringed by his fearsome teeth? 41:1515 His rows of scales are his pride, tightly sealed together.His rows of scales are his pride, tightly sealed together. 41:1616 One scale is so near to another that no air can pass between them.One scale is so near to another that no air can pass between them. 41:1717 They are joined to one another; they clasp and cannot be separated.They are joined to one another; they clasp and cannot be separated. 41:1818 His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn.His snorting flashes with light, and his eyes are like the rays of dawn. 41:1919 Firebrands stream from his mouth; fiery sparks shoot forth!Firebrands stream from his mouth; fiery sparks shoot forth! 41:2020 Smoke billows from his nostrils as from a boiling pot over burning reeds.Smoke billows from his nostrils as from a boiling pot over burning reeds. 41:2121 His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth.His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames pour from his mouth. 41:2222 Strength resides in his neck, and dismay leaps before him.Strength resides in his neck, and dismay leaps before him. 41:2323 The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable.The folds of his flesh are tightly joined; they are firm and immovable. 41:2424 His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone!His chest is as hard as a rock, as hard as a lower millstone! 41:2525 When Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing.When Leviathan rises up, the mighty are terrified; they withdraw before his thrashing. 41:2626 The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow.The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow. 41:2727 He regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood.He regards iron as straw and bronze as rotten wood. 41:2828 No arrow can make him flee; slingstones become like chaff to him.No arrow can make him flee; slingstones become like chaff to him. 41:2929 A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance.A club is regarded as straw, and he laughs at the sound of the lance. 41:3030 His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge.His undersides are jagged potsherds, spreading out the mud like a threshing sledge. 41:3131 He makes the depths seethe like a cauldron; he makes the sea like a jar of ointment.He makes the depths seethe like a cauldron; he makes the sea like a jar of ointment. 41:3232 He leaves a glistening wake behind him; one would think the deep had white hair!He leaves a glistening wake behind him; one would think the deep had white hair! 41:3333 Nothing on earth is his equal—a creature devoid of fear!Nothing on earth is his equal—a creature devoid of fear! 41:3434 He looks down on all the haughty; he is king over all the proud.”He looks down on all the haughty; he is king over all the proud.”
Job 42
42:11 Then Job replied to the LORD:Then Job replied to the LORD: 42:22 “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. 42:33 You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. 42:44 You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’ 42:55 My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. 42:66 Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.” 42:77 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has.After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. 42:88 So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.”So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” 42:99 So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer.So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. 42:1010 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. 42:1111 All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. 42:1212 So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. 42:1313 And he also had seven sons and three daughters.And he also had seven sons and three daughters. 42:1414 He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. 42:1515 No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers.No women as beautiful as Job’s daughters could be found in all the land, and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers. 42:1616 After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. 42:1717 And so Job died, old and full of years.And so Job died, old and full of years.