f | # The Book of Job | f | # The Book of Job |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfec | | 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfec |
| t and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. | | t and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. |
| 2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. | | 2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. |
| 3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and fi | | 3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and fi |
| ve hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; | | ve hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; |
| so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. | | so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. |
| 4 And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and | | 4 And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and |
| called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. | | called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. |
| 5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent | | 5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent |
| and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerin | | and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerin |
| gs according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons hav | | gs according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons hav |
| e sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. | | e sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. |
n | 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the | n | 6 Now there was a day when the children of God came to present themselves before |
| LORD, and Satan came also among them. | | the LORD, and Satan came also among them. |
| 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD | | 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD |
| , and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in | | , and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in |
| it. | | it. |
| 8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there | | 8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there |
| is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth Go | | is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth Go |
| d, and escheweth evil? | | d, and escheweth evil? |
| 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? | | 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? |
n | 10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all tha | n | 10 Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that |
| t he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substa | | he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substan |
| nce is increased in the land. | | ce is increased in the land. |
| 11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse t | | 11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse t |
| hee to thy face. | | hee to thy face. |
| 12 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only | | 12 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only |
| upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of | | upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of |
| the LORD. | | the LORD. |
| 13 And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking | | 13 And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking |
| wine in their eldest brother's house: | | wine in their eldest brother's house: |
| 14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the | | 14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the |
| asses feeding beside them: | | asses feeding beside them: |
| 15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the | | 15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the |
| servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. | | servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. |
| 16 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God | | 16 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God |
| is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and cons | | is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and cons |
| umed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. | | umed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. |
| 17 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans m | | 17 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans m |
| ade out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, | | ade out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, |
| and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone t | | and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone t |
| o tell thee. | | o tell thee. |
| 18 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and th | | 18 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and th |
| y daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: | | y daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house: |
| 19 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four | | 19 And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four |
| corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I o | | corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I o |
| nly am escaped alone to tell thee. | | nly am escaped alone to tell thee. |
| 20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon | | 20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon |
| the ground, and worshipped, | | the ground, and worshipped, |
| 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thit | | 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thit |
| her: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LOR | | her: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LOR |
| D. | | D. |
| 22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. | | 22 In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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n | 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before t | n | 1 Again there was a day when the children of God came to present themselves befo |
| he LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. | | re the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. |
| 2 And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the | | 2 And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the |
| LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down | | LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down |
| in it. | | in it. |
| 3 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there | | 3 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there |
| is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth Go | | is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth Go |
| d, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou mo | | d, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou mo |
| vedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. | | vedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. |
| 4 And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath | | 4 And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath |
| will he give for his life. | | will he give for his life. |
| 5 But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will cu | | 5 But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will cu |
| rse thee to thy face. | | rse thee to thy face. |
| 6 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. | | 6 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life. |
| 7 So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boi | | 7 So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boi |
| ls from the sole of his foot unto his crown. | | ls from the sole of his foot unto his crown. |
| 8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the | | 8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the |
| ashes. | | ashes. |
| 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God | | 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God |
| , and die. | | , and die. |
| 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. Wha | | 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. Wha |
| t? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In a | | t? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In a |
| ll this did not Job sin with his lips. | | ll this did not Job sin with his lips. |
| 11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, t | | 11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, t |
| hey came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuh | | hey came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuh |
| ite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to com | | ite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to com |
| e to mourn with him and to comfort him. | | e to mourn with him and to comfort him. |
| 12 And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up | | 12 And when they lifted up their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up |
| their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust u | | their voice, and wept; and they rent every one his mantle, and sprinkled dust u |
| pon their heads toward heaven. | | pon their heads toward heaven. |
| 13 So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and no | | 13 So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and no |
| ne spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. | | ne spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. | | 1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. |
| 2 And Job spake, and said, | | 2 And Job spake, and said, |
| 3 Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, The | | 3 Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night in which it was said, The |
| re is a man child conceived. | | re is a man child conceived. |
| 4 Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither let the li | | 4 Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither let the li |
| ght shine upon it. | | ght shine upon it. |
| 5 Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let | | 5 Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let |
| the blackness of the day terrify it. | | the blackness of the day terrify it. |
| 6 As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the d | | 6 As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the d |
| ays of the year, let it not come into the number of the months. | | ays of the year, let it not come into the number of the months. |
| 7 Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein. | | 7 Lo, let that night be solitary, let no joyful voice come therein. |
| 8 Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning | | 8 Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning |
| . | | . |
| 9 Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have | | 9 Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have |
| none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: | | none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: |
| 10 Because it shut not up the doors of my mother's womb, nor hid sorrow from min | | 10 Because it shut not up the doors of my mother's womb, nor hid sorrow from min |
| e eyes. | | e eyes. |
| 11 Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out | | 11 Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out |
| of the belly? | | of the belly? |
| 12 Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck? | | 12 Why did the knees prevent me? or why the breasts that I should suck? |
| 13 For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept: then ha | | 13 For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept: then ha |
| d I been at rest, | | d I been at rest, |
| 14 With kings and counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for them | | 14 With kings and counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for them |
| selves; | | selves; |
| 15 Or with princes that had gold, who filled their houses with silver: | | 15 Or with princes that had gold, who filled their houses with silver: |
n | 16 Or as an hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants which never saw lig | n | 16 Or as a hidden, untimely birth I had not been, as infants which never saw lig |
| ht. | | ht. |
| 17 There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. | | 17 There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. |
| 18 There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor. | | 18 There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor. |
| 19 The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master. | | 19 The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master. |
| 20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter i | | 20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter i |
| n soul; | | n soul; |
| 21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid tre | | 21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid tre |
| asures; | | asures; |
| 22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? | | 22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave? |
| 23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in? | | 23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in? |
| 24 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the w | | 24 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the w |
| aters. | | aters. |
| 25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was af | | 25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was af |
| raid of is come unto me. | | raid of is come unto me. |
| 26 I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble cam | | 26 I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble cam |
| e. | | e. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, | | 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, |
| 2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold h | | 2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold h |
| imself from speaking? | | imself from speaking? |
| 3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. | | 3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. |
| 4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the f | | 4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the f |
| eeble knees. | | eeble knees. |
| 5 But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou ar | | 5 But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou ar |
| t troubled. | | t troubled. |
| 6 Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy way | | 6 Is not this thy fear, thy confidence, thy hope, and the uprightness of thy way |
| s? | | s? |
n | 7 Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the ri | n | 7 Remember, I pray thee, whoever perished, being innocent. Or where were the rig |
| ghteous cut off? | | hteous cut off? |
| 8 Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the sam | | 8 Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the sam |
| e. | | e. |
| 9 By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they co | | 9 By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they co |
| nsumed. | | nsumed. |
| 10 The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of t | | 10 The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of t |
| he young lions, are broken. | | he young lions, are broken. |
| 11 The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scat | | 11 The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion's whelps are scat |
| tered abroad. | | tered abroad. |
| 12 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereo | | 12 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereo |
| f. | | f. |
| 13 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, | | 13 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, |
| 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. | | 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. |
| 15 Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up: | | 15 Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up: |
| 16 It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before | | 16 It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before |
| mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying, | | mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying, |
| 17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his mak | | 17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his mak |
| er? | | er? |
| 18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly | | 18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly |
| : | | : |
| 19 How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in th | | 19 How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in th |
| e dust, which are crushed before the moth? | | e dust, which are crushed before the moth? |
| 20 They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for ever without any | | 20 They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for ever without any |
| regarding it. | | regarding it. |
| 21 Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wi | | 21 Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wi |
| sdom. | | sdom. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wi | | 1 Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wi |
| lt thou turn? | | lt thou turn? |
| 2 For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. | | 2 For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one. |
| 3 I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation. | | 3 I have seen the foolish taking root: but suddenly I cursed his habitation. |
| 4 His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is | | 4 His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is |
| there any to deliver them. | | there any to deliver them. |
| 5 Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and | | 5 Whose harvest the hungry eateth up, and taketh it even out of the thorns, and |
| the robber swalloweth up their substance. | | the robber swalloweth up their substance. |
| 6 Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring | | 6 Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring |
| out of the ground; | | out of the ground; |
| 7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. | | 7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. |
| 8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: | | 8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: |
| 9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: | | 9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: |
| 10 Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields: | | 10 Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields: |
| 11 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to | | 11 To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to |
| safety. | | safety. |
| 12 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perfor | | 12 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perfor |
| m their enterprise. | | m their enterprise. |
| 13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is | | 13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is |
| carried headlong. | | carried headlong. |
| 14 They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the ni | | 14 They meet with darkness in the daytime, and grope in the noonday as in the ni |
| ght. | | ght. |
| 15 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of | | 15 But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of |
| the mighty. | | the mighty. |
| 16 So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth. | | 16 So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth. |
| 17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the | | 17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the |
| chastening of the Almighty: | | chastening of the Almighty: |
| 18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. | | 18 For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. |
| 19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touc | | 19 He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touc |
| h thee. | | h thee. |
| 20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the s | | 20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the s |
| word. | | word. |
| 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afrai | | 21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afrai |
| d of destruction when it cometh. | | d of destruction when it cometh. |
| 22 At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of t | | 22 At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of t |
| he beasts of the earth. | | he beasts of the earth. |
| 23 For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of t | | 23 For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of t |
| he field shall be at peace with thee. | | he field shall be at peace with thee. |
| 24 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt vis | | 24 And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt vis |
| it thy habitation, and shalt not sin. | | it thy habitation, and shalt not sin. |
| 25 Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the | | 25 Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the |
| grass of the earth. | | grass of the earth. |
| 26 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in | | 26 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in |
| in his season. | | in his season. |
| 27 Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy goo | | 27 Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy goo |
| d. | | d. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 But Job answered and said, | | 1 But Job answered and said, |
n | 2 Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances | n | 2 Oh, that my grief were thoroughly weighed and my calamity laid in the balances |
| together! | | together! |
| 3 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are s | | 3 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are s |
| wallowed up. | | wallowed up. |
| 4 For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up m | | 4 For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up m |
| y spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me. | | y spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me. |
| 5 Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder? | | 5 Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder? |
| 6 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in th | | 6 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in th |
| e white of an egg? | | e white of an egg? |
| 7 The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat. | | 7 The things that my soul refused to touch are as my sorrowful meat. |
| 8 Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I | | 8 Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I |
| long for! | | long for! |
| 9 Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, | | 9 Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, |
| and cut me off! | | and cut me off! |
| 10 Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him | | 10 Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him |
| not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. | | not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. |
| 11 What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should | | 11 What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should |
| prolong my life? | | prolong my life? |
| 12 Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass? | | 12 Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass? |
| 13 Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me? | | 13 Is not my help in me? and is wisdom driven quite from me? |
| 14 To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsak | | 14 To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsak |
| eth the fear of the Almighty. | | eth the fear of the Almighty. |
| 15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks th | | 15 My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks th |
| ey pass away; | | ey pass away; |
| 16 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid: | | 16 Which are blackish by reason of the ice, and wherein the snow is hid: |
| 17 What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out o | | 17 What time they wax warm, they vanish: when it is hot, they are consumed out o |
| f their place. | | f their place. |
| 18 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish. | | 18 The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish. |
| 19 The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them. | | 19 The troops of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them. |
| 20 They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were asha | | 20 They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were asha |
| med. | | med. |
| 21 For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid. | | 21 For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid. |
| 22 Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance? | | 22 Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance? |
| 23 Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the migh | | 23 Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the migh |
| ty? | | ty? |
| 24 Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I hav | | 24 Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I hav |
| e erred. | | e erred. |
| 25 How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove? | | 25 How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove? |
| 26 Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, wh | | 26 Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, wh |
| ich are as wind? | | ich are as wind? |
| 27 Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend. | | 27 Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend. |
| 28 Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie. | | 28 Now therefore be content, look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie. |
| 29 Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousne | | 29 Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousne |
| ss is in it. | | ss is in it. |
| 30 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? | | 30 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
n | 1 Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like t | n | 1 Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? are not his days also like t |
| he days of an hireling? | | he days of a hireling? |
| 2 As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the | | 2 As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow and as a hireling looketh for the r |
| reward of his work: | | eward of his work, |
| 3 So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed t | | 3 So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed t |
| o me. | | o me. |
| 4 When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am fu | | 4 When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? and I am fu |
| ll of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day. | | ll of tossings to and fro unto the dawning of the day. |
| 5 My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and becom | | 5 My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and becom |
| e loathsome. | | e loathsome. |
| 6 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope. | | 6 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle, and are spent without hope. |
| 7 O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good. | | 7 O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good. |
| 8 The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, | | 8 The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, |
| and I am not. | | and I am not. |
| 9 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grav | | 9 As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grav |
| e shall come up no more. | | e shall come up no more. |
| 10 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any mo | | 10 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any mo |
| re. | | re. |
| 11 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spir | | 11 Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spir |
| it; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. | | it; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. |
| 12 Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? | | 12 Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? |
| 13 When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint; | | 13 When I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint; |
| 14 Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions: | | 14 Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions: |
| 15 So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life. | | 15 So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than my life. |
| 16 I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity. | | 16 I loathe it; I would not live alway: let me alone; for my days are vanity. |
| 17 What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thi | | 17 What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thi |
| ne heart upon him? | | ne heart upon him? |
| 18 And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment? | | 18 And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment? |
| 19 How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down m | | 19 How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down m |
| y spittle? | | y spittle? |
| 20 I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast t | | 20 I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast t |
| hou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself? | | hou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself? |
| 21 And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? f | | 21 And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? f |
| or now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I s | | or now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I s |
| hall not be. | | hall not be. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, | | 1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, |
| 2 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mou | | 2 How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mou |
| th be like a strong wind? | | th be like a strong wind? |
| 3 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice? | | 3 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice? |
| 4 If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their | | 4 If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their |
| transgression; | | transgression; |
| 5 If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almig | | 5 If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almig |
| hty; | | hty; |
| 6 If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make th | | 6 If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make th |
| e habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. | | e habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. |
| 7 Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. | | 7 Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. |
| 8 For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search | | 8 For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search |
| of their fathers: | | of their fathers: |
| 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth ar | | 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth ar |
| e a shadow:) | | e a shadow:) |
| 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? | | 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? |
| 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? | | 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? |
| 12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any | | 12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any |
| other herb. | | other herb. |
| 13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall peris | | 13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall peris |
| h: | | h: |
| 14 Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider's web. | | 14 Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider's web. |
| 15 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, | | 15 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, |
| but it shall not endure. | | but it shall not endure. |
| 16 He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden. | | 16 He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden. |
| 17 His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones. | | 17 His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones. |
| 18 If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not | | 18 If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not |
| seen thee. | | seen thee. |
| 19 Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. | | 19 Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. |
n | 20 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil d | n | 20 Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man; neither will he help the evildo |
| oers: | | ers, |
| 21 Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. | | 21 Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. |
| 22 They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of th | | 22 They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of th |
| e wicked shall come to nought. | | e wicked shall come to nought. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 Then Job answered and said, | | 1 Then Job answered and said, |
| 2 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? | | 2 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? |
| 3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand. | | 3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand. |
| 4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against | | 4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against |
| him, and hath prospered? | | him, and hath prospered? |
| 5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his | | 5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his |
| anger. | | anger. |
| 6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. | | 6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. |
| 7 Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. | | 7 Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. |
| 8 Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea. | | 8 Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea. |
| 9 Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. | | 9 Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. |
| 10 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. | | 10 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. |
| 11 Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him | | 11 Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him |
| not. | | not. |
| 12 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest | | 12 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest |
| thou? | | thou? |
| 13 If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. | | 13 If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. |
| 14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? | | 14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? |
| 15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make suppl | | 15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make suppl |
| ication to my judge. | | ication to my judge. |
| 16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had | | 16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had |
| hearkened unto my voice. | | hearkened unto my voice. |
| 17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause. | | 17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause. |
| 18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. | | 18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. |
| 19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set m | | 19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set m |
| e a time to plead? | | e a time to plead? |
| 20 If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, | | 20 If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, |
| it shall also prove me perverse. | | it shall also prove me perverse. |
| 21 Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life. | | 21 Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life. |
| 22 This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wic | | 22 This is one thing, therefore I said it, He destroyeth the perfect and the wic |
| ked. | | ked. |
| 23 If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent. | | 23 If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent. |
| 24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the | | 24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the |
| judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he? | | judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he? |
| 25 Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good. | | 25 Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good. |
| 26 They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the pre | | 26 They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the pre |
| y. | | y. |
| 27 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comf | | 27 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comf |
| ort myself: | | ort myself: |
| 28 I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent. | | 28 I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent. |
| 29 If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain? | | 29 If I be wicked, why then labour I in vain? |
| 30 If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean; | | 30 If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean; |
| 31 Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me. | | 31 Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me. |
| 32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come to | | 32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come to |
| gether in judgment. | | gether in judgment. |
| 33 Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both | | 33 Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both |
| . | | . |
| 34 Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: | | 34 Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me: |
| 35 Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me. | | 35 Then would I speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will spe | | 1 My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will spe |
| ak in the bitterness of my soul. | | ak in the bitterness of my soul. |
| 2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with | | 2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with |
| me. | | me. |
| 3 Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise | | 3 Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise |
| the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? | | the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? |
| 4 Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth? | | 4 Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth? |
| 5 Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days, | | 5 Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days, |
| 6 That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin? | | 6 That thou inquirest after mine iniquity, and searchest after my sin? |
| 7 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of t | | 7 Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of t |
| hine hand. | | hine hand. |
| 8 Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost | | 8 Thine hands have made me and fashioned me together round about; yet thou dost |
| destroy me. | | destroy me. |
| 9 Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou br | | 9 Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou br |
| ing me into dust again? | | ing me into dust again? |
| 10 Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese? | | 10 Hast thou not poured me out as milk, and curdled me like cheese? |
| 11 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and s | | 11 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh, and hast fenced me with bones and s |
| inews. | | inews. |
| 12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my sp | | 12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my sp |
| irit. | | irit. |
| 13 And these things hast thou hid in thine heart: I know that this is with thee. | | 13 And these things hast thou hid in thine heart: I know that this is with thee. |
| 14 If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquit | | 14 If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquit |
| y. | | y. |
| 15 If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my | | 15 If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my |
| head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction; | | head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction; |
| 16 For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest t | | 16 For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest t |
| hyself marvellous upon me. | | hyself marvellous upon me. |
| 17 Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon | | 17 Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon |
| me; changes and war are against me. | | me; changes and war are against me. |
| 18 Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh that I had give | | 18 Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh that I had give |
| n up the ghost, and no eye had seen me! | | n up the ghost, and no eye had seen me! |
| 19 I should have been as though I had not been; I should have been carried from | | 19 I should have been as though I had not been; I should have been carried from |
| the womb to the grave. | | the womb to the grave. |
| 20 Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a | | 20 Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a |
| little, | | little, |
| 21 Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the s | | 21 Before I go whence I shall not return, even to the land of darkness and the s |
| hadow of death; | | hadow of death; |
| 22 A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without a | | 22 A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without a |
| ny order, and where the light is as darkness. | | ny order, and where the light is as darkness. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, | | 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, |
| 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk b | | 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk b |
| e justified? | | e justified? |
| 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man | | 3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man |
| make thee ashamed? | | make thee ashamed? |
| 4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. | | 4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes. |
| 5 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; | | 5 But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee; |
| 6 And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to tha | | 6 And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to tha |
| t which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity de | | t which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity de |
| serveth. | | serveth. |
| 7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto pe | | 7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto pe |
| rfection? | | rfection? |
| 8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou | | 8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou |
| know? | | know? |
| 9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. | | 9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. |
| 10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him? | | 10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him? |
| 11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider | | 11 For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider |
| it? | | it? |
| 12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. | | 12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. |
| 13 If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him; | | 13 If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward him; |
| 14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell i | | 14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell i |
| n thy tabernacles. | | n thy tabernacles. |
| 15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfa | | 15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfa |
| st, and shalt not fear: | | st, and shalt not fear: |
| 16 Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass awa | | 16 Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass awa |
| y: | | y: |
| 17 And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou | | 17 And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou |
| shalt be as the morning. | | shalt be as the morning. |
| 18 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about th | | 18 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about th |
| ee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety. | | ee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety. |
| 19 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall ma | | 19 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall ma |
| ke suit unto thee. | | ke suit unto thee. |
| 20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their h | | 20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their h |
| ope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. | | ope shall be as the giving up of the ghost. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 And Job answered and said, | | 1 And Job answered and said, |
| 2 No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. | | 2 No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. |
| 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who kn | | 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who kn |
| oweth not such things as these? | | oweth not such things as these? |
| 4 I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth hi | | 4 I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth hi |
| m: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. | | m: the just upright man is laughed to scorn. |
| 5 He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of | | 5 He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of |
| him that is at ease. | | him that is at ease. |
| 6 The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into | | 6 The tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; into |
| whose hand God bringeth abundantly. | | whose hand God bringeth abundantly. |
| 7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, a | | 7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, a |
| nd they shall tell thee: | | nd they shall tell thee: |
| 8 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shal | | 8 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shal |
| l declare unto thee. | | l declare unto thee. |
| 9 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this? | | 9 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this? |
| 10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankin | | 10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankin |
| d. | | d. |
| 11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? | | 11 Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? |
| 12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. | | 12 With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. |
| 13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. | | 13 With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. |
| 14 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, | | 14 Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again: he shutteth up a man, |
| and there can be no opening. | | and there can be no opening. |
| 15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, | | 15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, and they dry up: also he sendeth them out, |
| and they overturn the earth. | | and they overturn the earth. |
| 16 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his. | | 16 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his. |
| 17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. | | 17 He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools. |
| 18 He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. | | 18 He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. |
| 19 He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty. | | 19 He leadeth princes away spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty. |
| 20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding | | 20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding |
| of the aged. | | of the aged. |
| 21 He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty. | | 21 He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty. |
| 22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the sha | | 22 He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the sha |
| dow of death. | | dow of death. |
| 23 He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and | | 23 He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and |
| straiteneth them again. | | straiteneth them again. |
| 24 He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth | | 24 He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth |
| them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way. | | them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way. |
| 25 They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a dr | | 25 They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a dr |
| unken man. | | unken man. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
| 1 Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. | | 1 Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. |
| 2 What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. | | 2 What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. |
| 3 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. | | 3 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. |
| 4 But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. | | 4 But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. |
n | 5 O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom. | n | 5 Oh, that ye would altogether hold your peace! And it should be your wisdom. |
| 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. | | 6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. |
| 7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? | | 7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? |
| 8 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God? | | 8 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God? |
| 9 Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye | | 9 Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye |
| so mock him? | | so mock him? |
| 10 He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons. | | 10 He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly accept persons. |
| 11 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you? | | 11 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you? |
| 12 Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies of clay. | | 12 Your remembrances are like unto ashes, your bodies to bodies of clay. |
| 13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will | | 13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will |
| . | | . |
| 14 Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? | | 14 Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? |
| 15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways | | 15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways |
| before him. | | before him. |
n | 16 He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him. | n | 16 He also shall be my salvation, for a hypocrite shall not come before him. |
| 17 Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. | | 17 Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. |
| 18 Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified. | | 18 Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified. |
| 19 Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give | | 19 Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give |
| up the ghost. | | up the ghost. |
| 20 Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee. | | 20 Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee. |
| 21 Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid. | | 21 Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid. |
| 22 Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me. | | 22 Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me. |
| 23 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and m | | 23 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and m |
| y sin. | | y sin. |
| 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? | | 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? |
| 25 Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the dry stubbl | | 25 Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and wilt thou pursue the dry stubbl |
| e? | | e? |
| 26 For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniqu | | 26 For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess the iniqu |
| ities of my youth. | | ities of my youth. |
| 27 Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my pat | | 27 Thou puttest my feet also in the stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my pat |
| hs; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet. | | hs; thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet. |
| 28 And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth eaten. | | 28 And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth eaten. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. | | 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. |
| 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, an | | 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, an |
| d continueth not. | | d continueth not. |
n | 3 And dost thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment | n | 3 And dost thou open thine eyes upon such a one and bringest me into judgment wi |
| with thee? | | th thee? |
| 4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. | | 4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one. |
| 5 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou h | | 5 Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou h |
| ast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; | | ast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; |
n | 6 Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his | n | 6 Turn from him, that he may rest till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his d |
| day. | | ay. |
| 7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and | | 7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and |
| that the tender branch thereof will not cease. | | that the tender branch thereof will not cease. |
| 8 Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the | | 8 Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the |
| ground; | | ground; |
| 9 Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plan | | 9 Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plan |
| t. | | t. |
| 10 But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is h | | 10 But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is h |
| e? | | e? |
| 11 As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: | | 11 As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: |
| 12 So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall no | | 12 So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall no |
| t awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. | | t awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. |
n | 13 O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, | n | 13 Oh, that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secre |
| until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember | | t until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time and remember |
| me! | | me! |
| 14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I w | | 14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I w |
| ait, till my change come. | | ait, till my change come. |
| 15 Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work | | 15 Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work |
| of thine hands. | | of thine hands. |
| 16 For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? | | 16 For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin? |
| 17 My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity. | | 17 My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity. |
| 18 And surely the mountain falling cometh to nought, and the rock is removed out | | 18 And surely the mountain falling cometh to nought, and the rock is removed out |
| of his place. | | of his place. |
| 19 The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of th | | 19 The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of th |
| e dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man. | | e dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man. |
| 20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his count | | 20 Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his count |
| enance, and sendest him away. | | enance, and sendest him away. |
| 21 His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but | | 21 His sons come to honour, and he knoweth it not; and they are brought low, but |
| he perceiveth it not of them. | | he perceiveth it not of them. |
| 22 But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn. | | 22 But his flesh upon him shall have pain, and his soul within him shall mourn. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
| 1 Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, | | 1 Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, |
| 2 Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? | | 2 Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? |
| 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do | | 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do |
| no good? | | no good? |
| 4 Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God. | | 4 Yea, thou castest off fear, and restrainest prayer before God. |
| 5 For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the cra | | 5 For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the cra |
| fty. | | fty. |
| 6 Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify agains | | 6 Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify agains |
| t thee. | | t thee. |
| 7 Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills? | | 7 Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills? |
| 8 Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself? | | 8 Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself? |
| 9 What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, which is not in | | 9 What knowest thou, that we know not? what understandest thou, which is not in |
| us? | | us? |
| 10 With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father | | 10 With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father |
| . | | . |
| 11 Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with t | | 11 Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with t |
| hee? | | hee? |
| 12 Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at, | | 12 Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at, |
| 13 That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of th | | 13 That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of th |
| y mouth? | | y mouth? |
| 14 What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that h | | 14 What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that h |
| e should be righteous? | | e should be righteous? |
| 15 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in | | 15 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in |
| his sight. | | his sight. |
| 16 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like wate | | 16 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like wate |
| r? | | r? |
| 17 I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare; | | 17 I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare; |
| 18 Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it: | | 18 Which wise men have told from their fathers, and have not hid it: |
| 19 Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them. | | 19 Unto whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger passed among them. |
| 20 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is | | 20 The wicked man travaileth with pain all his days, and the number of years is |
| hidden to the oppressor. | | hidden to the oppressor. |
| 21 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon | | 21 A dreadful sound is in his ears: in prosperity the destroyer shall come upon |
| him. | | him. |
| 22 He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for o | | 22 He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for o |
| f the sword. | | f the sword. |
| 23 He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day o | | 23 He wandereth abroad for bread, saying, Where is it? he knoweth that the day o |
| f darkness is ready at his hand. | | f darkness is ready at his hand. |
| 24 Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as | | 24 Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as |
| a king ready to the battle. | | a king ready to the battle. |
| 25 For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against | | 25 For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against |
| the Almighty. | | the Almighty. |
| 26 He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers: | | 26 He runneth upon him, even on his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers: |
| 27 Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on h | | 27 Because he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on h |
| is flanks. | | is flanks. |
| 28 And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, wh | | 28 And he dwelleth in desolate cities, and in houses which no man inhabiteth, wh |
| ich are ready to become heaps. | | ich are ready to become heaps. |
| 29 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he | | 29 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall he |
| prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth. | | prolong the perfection thereof upon the earth. |
| 30 He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and | | 30 He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches, and |
| by the breath of his mouth shall he go away. | | by the breath of his mouth shall he go away. |
| 31 Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompe | | 31 Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompe |
| nce. | | nce. |
| 32 It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green. | | 32 It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green. |
| 33 He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flowe | | 33 He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flowe |
| r as the olive. | | r as the olive. |
| 34 For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume | | 34 For the congregation of hypocrites shall be desolate, and fire shall consume |
| the tabernacles of bribery. | | the tabernacles of bribery. |
| 35 They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth dec | | 35 They conceive mischief, and bring forth vanity, and their belly prepareth dec |
| eit. | | eit. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
| | | |
| 1 Then Job answered and said, | | 1 Then Job answered and said, |
| 2 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. | | 2 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. |
| 3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest? | | 3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest? |
| 4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could hea | | 4 I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could hea |
| p up words against you, and shake mine head at you. | | p up words against you, and shake mine head at you. |
| 5 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should ass | | 5 But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should ass |
| uage your grief. | | uage your grief. |
| 6 Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged: and though I forbear, what am I ease | | 6 Though I speak, my grief is not assuaged: and though I forbear, what am I ease |
| d? | | d? |
| 7 But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my company. | | 7 But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my company. |
| 8 And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my l | | 8 And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, which is a witness against me: and my l |
| eanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face. | | eanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face. |
| 9 He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; | | 9 He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; |
| mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me. | | mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me. |
| 10 They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek | | 10 They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek |
| reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me. | | reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me. |
| 11 God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of th | | 11 God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of th |
| e wicked. | | e wicked. |
n | 12 I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my nec | n | 12 I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder; he hath also taken me by the ne |
| k, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark. | | ck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark. |
| 13 His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth no | | 13 His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth no |
| t spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground. | | t spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground. |
| 14 He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant. | | 14 He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant. |
| 15 I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust. | | 15 I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust. |
| 16 My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death; | | 16 My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death; |
| 17 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure. | | 17 Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure. |
| 18 O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place. | | 18 O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place. |
| 19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. | | 19 Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high. |
| 20 My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. | | 20 My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. |
n | 21 O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbou | n | 21 Oh, that one might plead for a man with God as a man pleadeth for his neighbo |
| r! | | ur! |
| 22 When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return. | | 22 When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
| | | |
| 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. | | 1 My breath is corrupt, my days are extinct, the graves are ready for me. |
| 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provoca | | 2 Are there not mockers with me? and doth not mine eye continue in their provoca |
| tion? | | tion? |
| 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands w | | 3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands w |
| ith me? | | ith me? |
| 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exa | | 4 For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exa |
| lt them. | | lt them. |
| 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall | | 5 He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall |
| fail. | | fail. |
| 6 He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret. | | 6 He hath made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret. |
| 7 Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow. | | 7 Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow. |
| 8 Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself | | 8 Upright men shall be astonied at this, and the innocent shall stir up himself |
| against the hypocrite. | | against the hypocrite. |
| 9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall b | | 9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall b |
| e stronger and stronger. | | e stronger and stronger. |
| 10 But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise ma | | 10 But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise ma |
| n among you. | | n among you. |
| 11 My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart. | | 11 My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart. |
| 12 They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness. | | 12 They change the night into day: the light is short because of darkness. |
| 13 If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness. | | 13 If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness. |
| 14 I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mothe | | 14 I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mothe |
| r, and my sister. | | r, and my sister. |
| 15 And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? | | 15 And where is now my hope? as for my hope, who shall see it? |
| 16 They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the d | | 16 They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the d |
| ust. | | ust. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
| 1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, | | 1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, |
| 2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will | | 2 How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will |
| speak. | | speak. |
| 3 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? | | 3 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? |
| 4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and sha | | 4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and sha |
| ll the rock be removed out of his place? | | ll the rock be removed out of his place? |
| 5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall | | 5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall |
| not shine. | | not shine. |
| 6 The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out wit | | 6 The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out wit |
| h him. | | h him. |
| 7 The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast | | 7 The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast |
| him down. | | him down. |
| 8 For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare. | | 8 For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare. |
| 9 The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him. | | 9 The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him. |
| 10 The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way. | | 10 The snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way. |
| 11 Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet. | | 11 Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet. |
| 12 His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his sid | | 12 His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction shall be ready at his sid |
| e. | | e. |
| 13 It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall d | | 13 It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall d |
| evour his strength. | | evour his strength. |
| 14 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him | | 14 His confidence shall be rooted out of his tabernacle, and it shall bring him |
| to the king of terrors. | | to the king of terrors. |
| 15 It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall | | 15 It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall |
| be scattered upon his habitation. | | be scattered upon his habitation. |
| 16 His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off. | | 16 His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off. |
| 17 His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the | | 17 His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the |
| street. | | street. |
| 18 He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. | | 18 He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world. |
| 19 He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in h | | 19 He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any remaining in h |
| is dwellings. | | is dwellings. |
| 20 They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went befo | | 20 They that come after him shall be astonied at his day, as they that went befo |
| re were affrighted. | | re were affrighted. |
| 21 Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him tha | | 21 Surely such are the dwellings of the wicked, and this is the place of him tha |
| t knoweth not God. | | t knoweth not God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
| | | |
| 1 Then Job answered and said, | | 1 Then Job answered and said, |
| 2 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? | | 2 How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? |
| 3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yoursel | | 3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yoursel |
| ves strange to me. | | ves strange to me. |
| 4 And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself. | | 4 And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself. |
| 5 If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead against me my repro | | 5 If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead against me my repro |
| ach: | | ach: |
| 6 Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net. | | 6 Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net. |
| 7 Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no j | | 7 Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no j |
| udgment. | | udgment. |
| 8 He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my pa | | 8 He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my pa |
| ths. | | ths. |
| 9 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head. | | 9 He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head. |
| 10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he remo | | 10 He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he remo |
| ved like a tree. | | ved like a tree. |
| 11 He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one | | 11 He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one |
| of his enemies. | | of his enemies. |
| 12 His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round | | 12 His troops come together, and raise up their way against me, and encamp round |
| about my tabernacle. | | about my tabernacle. |
| 13 He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estrang | | 13 He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estrang |
| ed from me. | | ed from me. |
| 14 My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me. | | 14 My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me. |
| 15 They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an | | 15 They that dwell in mine house, and my maids, count me for a stranger: I am an |
| alien in their sight. | | alien in their sight. |
| 16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth. | | 16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth. |
| 17 My breath is strange to my wife, though I entreated for the children's sake o | | 17 My breath is strange to my wife, though I entreated for the children's sake o |
| f mine own body. | | f mine own body. |
| 18 Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me. | | 18 Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me. |
| 19 All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against m | | 19 All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against m |
| e. | | e. |
| 20 My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin o | | 20 My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin o |
| f my teeth. | | f my teeth. |
| 21 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God ha | | 21 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God ha |
| th touched me. | | th touched me. |
| 22 Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh? | | 22 Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh? |
| 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! | | 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! |
| 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! | | 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! |
| 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day | | 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day |
| upon the earth: | | upon the earth: |
| 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see | | 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see |
| God: | | God: |
| 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; tho | | 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; tho |
| ugh my reins be consumed within me. | | ugh my reins be consumed within me. |
| 28 But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is fou | | 28 But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is fou |
| nd in me? | | nd in me? |
| 29 Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, t | | 29 Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, t |
| hat ye may know there is a judgment. | | hat ye may know there is a judgment. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
| | | |
| 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, | | 1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, |
| 2 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste. | | 2 Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste. |
| 3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding caus | | 3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding caus |
| eth me to answer. | | eth me to answer. |
| 4 Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth, | | 4 Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth, |
| 5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but f | | 5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but f |
| or a moment? | | or a moment? |
| 6 Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clo | | 6 Though his excellency mount up to the heavens, and his head reach unto the clo |
| uds; | | uds; |
| 7 Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall | | 7 Yet he shall perish for ever like his own dung: they which have seen him shall |
| say, Where is he? | | say, Where is he? |
| 8 He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased | | 8 He shall fly away as a dream, and shall not be found: yea, he shall be chased |
| away as a vision of the night. | | away as a vision of the night. |
| 9 The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place any | | 9 The eye also which saw him shall see him no more; neither shall his place any |
| more behold him. | | more behold him. |
| 10 His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their | | 10 His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their |
| goods. | | goods. |
| 11 His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in | | 11 His bones are full of the sin of his youth, which shall lie down with him in |
| the dust. | | the dust. |
| 12 Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue; | | 12 Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue; |
| 13 Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth: | | 13 Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth: |
| 14 Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him. | | 14 Yet his meat in his bowels is turned, it is the gall of asps within him. |
| 15 He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall ca | | 15 He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall ca |
| st them out of his belly. | | st them out of his belly. |
| 16 He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him. | | 16 He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him. |
| 17 He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter. | | 17 He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter. |
| 18 That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: a | | 18 That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: a |
| ccording to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice the | | ccording to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice the |
| rein. | | rein. |
| 19 Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violent | | 19 Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violent |
| ly taken away an house which he builded not; | | ly taken away an house which he builded not; |
| 20 Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that wh | | 20 Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that wh |
| ich he desired. | | ich he desired. |
| 21 There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goo | | 21 There shall none of his meat be left; therefore shall no man look for his goo |
| ds. | | ds. |
| 22 In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the w | | 22 In the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits: every hand of the w |
| icked shall come upon him. | | icked shall come upon him. |
| 23 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon | | 23 When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon |
| him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating. | | him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating. |
| 24 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him thr | | 24 He shall flee from the iron weapon, and the bow of steel shall strike him thr |
| ough. | | ough. |
| 25 It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out | | 25 It is drawn, and cometh out of the body; yea, the glittering sword cometh out |
| of his gall: terrors are upon him. | | of his gall: terrors are upon him. |
| 26 All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consum | | 26 All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consum |
| e him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle. | | e him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle. |
| 27 The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him | | 27 The heaven shall reveal his iniquity; and the earth shall rise up against him |
| . | | . |
| 28 The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the | | 28 The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the |
| day of his wrath. | | day of his wrath. |
| 29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto | | 29 This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto |
| him by God. | | him by God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
| | | |
| 1 But Job answered and said, | | 1 But Job answered and said, |
| 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. | | 2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations. |
| 3 Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on. | | 3 Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on. |
| 4 As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit | | 4 As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit |
| be troubled? | | be troubled? |
| 5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. | | 5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. |
| 6 Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh. | | 6 Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh. |
| 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? | | 7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? |
| 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before | | 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before |
| their eyes. | | their eyes. |
| 9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. | | 9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them. |
| 10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her | | 10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her |
| calf. | | calf. |
| 11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. | | 11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. |
| 12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ. | | 12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ. |
| 13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave. | | 13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave. |
| 14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge | | 14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge |
| of thy ways. | | of thy ways. |
| 15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we hav | | 15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we hav |
| e, if we pray unto him? | | e, if we pray unto him? |
| 16 Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me | | 16 Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me |
| . | | . |
| 17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruc | | 17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruc |
| tion upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. | | tion upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. |
| 18 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth awa | | 18 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth awa |
| y. | | y. |
| 19 God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall k | | 19 God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall k |
| now it. | | now it. |
| 20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Al | | 20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Al |
| mighty. | | mighty. |
| 21 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his mont | | 21 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his mont |
| hs is cut off in the midst? | | hs is cut off in the midst? |
| 22 Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high. | | 22 Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high. |
| 23 One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet. | | 23 One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet. |
| 24 His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow. | | 24 His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow. |
| 25 And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasu | | 25 And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasu |
| re. | | re. |
| 26 They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them. | | 26 They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them. |
| 27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine aga | | 27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine aga |
| inst me. | | inst me. |
| 28 For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling plac | | 28 For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling plac |
| es of the wicked? | | es of the wicked? |
| 29 Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens, | | 29 Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens, |
| 30 That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought | | 30 That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought |
| forth to the day of wrath. | | forth to the day of wrath. |
| 31 Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath d | | 31 Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath d |
| one? | | one? |
| 32 Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb. | | 32 Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb. |
| 33 The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw aft | | 33 The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw aft |
| er him, as there are innumerable before him. | | er him, as there are innumerable before him. |
| 34 How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falseh | | 34 How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falseh |
| ood? | | ood? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
| | | |
| 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, | | 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, |
| 2 Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto hi | | 2 Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto hi |
| mself? | | mself? |
| 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to | | 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to |
| him, that thou makest thy ways perfect? | | him, that thou makest thy ways perfect? |
| 4 Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment? | | 4 Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment? |
| 5 Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? | | 5 Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite? |
| 6 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the nak | | 6 For thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the nak |
| ed of their clothing. | | ed of their clothing. |
| 7 Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden brea | | 7 Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden brea |
| d from the hungry. | | d from the hungry. |
| 8 But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in i | | 8 But as for the mighty man, he had the earth; and the honourable man dwelt in i |
| t. | | t. |
| 9 Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been bro | | 9 Thou hast sent widows away empty, and the arms of the fatherless have been bro |
| ken. | | ken. |
| 10 Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee; | | 10 Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee; |
| 11 Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee. | | 11 Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee. |
| 12 Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how h | | 12 Is not God in the height of heaven? and behold the height of the stars, how h |
| igh they are! | | igh they are! |
| 13 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? | | 13 And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? |
| 14 Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the | | 14 Thick clouds are a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the |
| circuit of heaven. | | circuit of heaven. |
| 15 Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? | | 15 Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? |
| 16 Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood: | | 16 Which were cut down out of time, whose foundation was overflown with a flood: |
| 17 Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? | | 17 Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? |
| 18 Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is | | 18 Yet he filled their houses with good things: but the counsel of the wicked is |
| far from me. | | far from me. |
| 19 The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn. | | 19 The righteous see it, and are glad: and the innocent laugh them to scorn. |
| 20 Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consu | | 20 Whereas our substance is not cut down, but the remnant of them the fire consu |
| meth. | | meth. |
| 21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto | | 21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 22 Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine h | | 22 Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine h |
| eart. | | eart. |
| 23 If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away i | | 23 If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away i |
| niquity far from thy tabernacles. | | niquity far from thy tabernacles. |
| 24 Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of t | | 24 Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of t |
| he brooks. | | he brooks. |
| 25 Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. | | 25 Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. |
| 26 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy f | | 26 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy f |
| ace unto God. | | ace unto God. |
| 27 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt p | | 27 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt p |
| ay thy vows. | | ay thy vows. |
| 28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and th | | 28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and th |
| e light shall shine upon thy ways. | | e light shall shine upon thy ways. |
| 29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shal | | 29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shal |
| l save the humble person. | | l save the humble person. |
| 30 He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the puren | | 30 He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the puren |
| ess of thine hands. | | ess of thine hands. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 23 | | ## Chapter 23 |
| | | |
| 1 Then Job answered and said, | | 1 Then Job answered and said, |
| 2 Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. | | 2 Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. |
| 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! | | 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! |
| 4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. | | 4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. |
| 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would | | 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would |
| say unto me. | | say unto me. |
| 6 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength i | | 6 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength i |
| n me. | | n me. |
| 7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever | | 7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever |
| from my judge. | | from my judge. |
| 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive | | 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive |
| him: | | him: |
| 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himse | | 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himse |
| lf on the right hand, that I cannot see him: | | lf on the right hand, that I cannot see him: |
| 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth | | 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth |
| as gold. | | as gold. |
| 11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. | | 11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. |
| 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed th | | 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed th |
| e words of his mouth more than my necessary food. | | e words of his mouth more than my necessary food. |
| 13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even | | 13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even |
| that he doeth. | | that he doeth. |
| 14 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things ar | | 14 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things ar |
| e with him. | | e with him. |
| 15 Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. | | 15 Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. |
| 16 For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me: | | 16 For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me: |
| 17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the da | | 17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the da |
| rkness from my face. | | rkness from my face. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 24 | | ## Chapter 24 |
| | | |
| 1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not | | 1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not |
| see his days? | | see his days? |
| 2 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof. | | 2 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof. |
| 3 They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pled | | 3 They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pled |
| ge. | | ge. |
| 4 They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves toge | | 4 They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves toge |
| ther. | | ther. |
| 5 Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betim | | 5 Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betim |
| es for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children. | | es for a prey: the wilderness yieldeth food for them and for their children. |
| 6 They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the | | 6 They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the |
| wicked. | | wicked. |
| 7 They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in | | 7 They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in |
| the cold. | | the cold. |
| 8 They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want | | 8 They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want |
| of a shelter. | | of a shelter. |
| 9 They pluck the fatherless from the breast, and take a pledge of the poor. | | 9 They pluck the fatherless from the breast, and take a pledge of the poor. |
| 10 They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf fro | | 10 They cause him to go naked without clothing, and they take away the sheaf fro |
| m the hungry; | | m the hungry; |
| 11 Which make oil within their walls, and tread their winepresses, and suffer th | | 11 Which make oil within their walls, and tread their winepresses, and suffer th |
| irst. | | irst. |
| 12 Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet G | | 12 Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet G |
| od layeth not folly to them. | | od layeth not folly to them. |
| 13 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereo | | 13 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereo |
| f, nor abide in the paths thereof. | | f, nor abide in the paths thereof. |
| 14 The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the nig | | 14 The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the nig |
| ht is as a thief. | | ht is as a thief. |
| 15 The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall | | 15 The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall |
| see me: and disguiseth his face. | | see me: and disguiseth his face. |
| 16 In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in | | 16 In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in |
| the daytime: they know not the light. | | the daytime: they know not the light. |
| 17 For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, the | | 17 For the morning is to them even as the shadow of death: if one know them, the |
| y are in the terrors of the shadow of death. | | y are in the terrors of the shadow of death. |
| 18 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth | | 18 He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth |
| not the way of the vineyards. | | not the way of the vineyards. |
| 19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have | | 19 Drought and heat consume the snow waters: so doth the grave those which have |
| sinned. | | sinned. |
| 20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no | | 20 The womb shall forget him; the worm shall feed sweetly on him; he shall be no |
| more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree. | | more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken as a tree. |
| 21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the wid | | 21 He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the wid |
| ow. | | ow. |
| 22 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure o | | 22 He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure o |
| f life. | | f life. |
| 23 Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are | | 23 Though it be given him to be in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes are |
| upon their ways. | | upon their ways. |
| 24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are t | | 24 They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are t |
| aken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. | | aken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. |
| 25 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing | | 25 And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing |
| worth? | | worth? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 25 | | ## Chapter 25 |
| | | |
| 1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, | | 1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, |
| 2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. | | 2 Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. |
| 3 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? | | 3 Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? |
| 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of | | 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of |
| a woman? | | a woman? |
| 5 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in hi | | 5 Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in hi |
| s sight. | | s sight. |
| 6 How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm? | | 6 How much less man, that is a worm? and the son of man, which is a worm? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 26 | | ## Chapter 26 |
| | | |
| 1 But Job answered and said, | | 1 But Job answered and said, |
| 2 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that h | | 2 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that h |
| ath no strength? | | ath no strength? |
n | 3 How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifull | n | 3 How hast thou counseled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully |
| y declared the thing as it is? | | declared the thing as it is? |
| 4 To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee? | | 4 To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee? |
| 5 Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof. | | 5 Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof. |
| 6 Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. | | 6 Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. |
| 7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon n | | 7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon n |
| othing. | | othing. |
| 8 He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under | | 8 He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under |
| them. | | them. |
| 9 He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it. | | 9 He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it. |
| 10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an | | 10 He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an |
| end. | | end. |
| 11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof. | | 11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof. |
| 12 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth throu | | 12 He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth throu |
| gh the proud. | | gh the proud. |
| 13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked | | 13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked |
| serpent. | | serpent. |
| 14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? bu | | 14 Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? bu |
| t the thunder of his power who can understand? | | t the thunder of his power who can understand? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 27 | | ## Chapter 27 |
| | | |
| 1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, | | 1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, |
| 2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vex | | 2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vex |
| ed my soul; | | ed my soul; |
| 3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; | | 3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; |
| 4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. | | 4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. |
| 5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integr | | 5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integr |
| ity from me. | | ity from me. |
| 6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not repro | | 6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not repro |
| ach me so long as I live. | | ach me so long as I live. |
| 7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrig | | 7 Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrig |
| hteous. | | hteous. |
| 8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh | | 8 For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh |
| away his soul? | | away his soul? |
| 9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? | | 9 Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? |
| 10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? | | 10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? |
| 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I n | | 11 I will teach you by the hand of God: that which is with the Almighty will I n |
| ot conceal. | | ot conceal. |
| 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? | | 12 Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain? |
| 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, | | 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, |
| which they shall receive of the Almighty. | | which they shall receive of the Almighty. |
| 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall n | | 14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall n |
| ot be satisfied with bread. | | ot be satisfied with bread. |
| 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not w | | 15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not w |
| eep. | | eep. |
| 16 Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; | | 16 Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay; |
| 17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divid | | 17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divid |
| e the silver. | | e the silver. |
| 18 He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh. | | 18 He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh. |
| 19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eye | | 19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eye |
| s, and he is not. | | s, and he is not. |
| 20 Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night. | | 20 Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night. |
| 21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him | | 21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him |
| out of his place. | | out of his place. |
| 22 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his han | | 22 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his han |
| d. | | d. |
| 23 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. | | 23 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 28 | | ## Chapter 28 |
| | | |
| 1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it | | 1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it |
| . | | . |
| 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. | | 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. |
| 3 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of | | 3 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of |
| darkness, and the shadow of death. | | darkness, and the shadow of death. |
| 4 The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the f | | 4 The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the f |
| oot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men. | | oot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men. |
| 5 As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were | | 5 As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were |
| fire. | | fire. |
| 6 The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold. | | 6 The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold. |
| 7 There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not se | | 7 There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not se |
| en: | | en: |
| 8 The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it. | | 8 The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it. |
| 9 He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the r | | 9 He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the r |
| oots. | | oots. |
| 10 He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing | | 10 He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing |
| . | | . |
| 11 He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he | | 11 He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he |
| forth to light. | | forth to light. |
| 12 But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? | | 12 But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? |
| 13 Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the liv | | 13 Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the liv |
| ing. | | ing. |
| 14 The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. | | 14 The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. |
| 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price t | | 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price t |
| hereof. | | hereof. |
| 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sa | | 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sa |
| pphire. | | pphire. |
| 17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be | | 17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be |
| for jewels of fine gold. | | for jewels of fine gold. |
| 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is a | | 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is a |
| bove rubies. | | bove rubies. |
| 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pur | | 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pur |
| e gold. | | e gold. |
| 20 Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding? | | 20 Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding? |
| 21 Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls o | | 21 Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls o |
| f the air. | | f the air. |
| 22 Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears. | | 22 Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears. |
| 23 God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. | | 23 God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. |
| 24 For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; | | 24 For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; |
| 25 To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. | | 25 To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. |
| 26 When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunde | | 26 When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunde |
| r: | | r: |
| 27 Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. | | 27 Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. |
| 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to de | | 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to de |
| part from evil is understanding. | | part from evil is understanding. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 29 | | ## Chapter 29 |
| | | |
| 1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, | | 1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, |
| 2 Oh that I were as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me; | | 2 Oh that I were as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me; |
| 3 When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through da | | 3 When his candle shined upon my head, and when by his light I walked through da |
| rkness; | | rkness; |
| 4 As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacl | | 4 As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God was upon my tabernacl |
| e; | | e; |
| 5 When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me; | | 5 When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me; |
| 6 When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; | | 6 When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; |
| 7 When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the s | | 7 When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the s |
| treet! | | treet! |
| 8 The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up. | | 8 The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up. |
| 9 The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth. | | 9 The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth. |
| 10 The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mo | | 10 The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mo |
| uth. | | uth. |
| 11 When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave w | | 11 When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave w |
| itness to me: | | itness to me: |
| 12 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had | | 12 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had |
| none to help him. | | none to help him. |
| 13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the w | | 13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the w |
| idow's heart to sing for joy. | | idow's heart to sing for joy. |
| 14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a di | | 14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a di |
| adem. | | adem. |
| 15 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. | | 15 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. |
| 16 I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. | | 16 I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. |
| 17 And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth. | | 17 And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth. |
| 18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand | | 18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand |
| . | | . |
| 19 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branc | | 19 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branc |
| h. | | h. |
| 20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. | | 20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. |
| 21 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. | | 21 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. |
| 22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. | | 22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. |
| 23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as f | | 23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as f |
| or the latter rain. | | or the latter rain. |
| 24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance t | | 24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance t |
| hey cast not down. | | hey cast not down. |
| 25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one | | 25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one |
| that comforteth the mourners. | | that comforteth the mourners. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 30 | | ## Chapter 30 |
| | | |
| 1 But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I woul | | 1 But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I woul |
| d have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. | | d have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. |
| 2 Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was | | 2 Yea, whereto might the strength of their hands profit me, in whom old age was |
| perished? | | perished? |
| 3 For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former | | 3 For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former |
| time desolate and waste. | | time desolate and waste. |
| 4 Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their meat. | | 4 Who cut up mallows by the bushes, and juniper roots for their meat. |
| 5 They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief | | 5 They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief |
| ;) | | ;) |
n | 6 To dwell in the clifts of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks | n | 6 To dwell in the cliffs of the valleys, in caves of the earth, and in the rocks |
| . | | . |
| 7 Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together. | | 7 Among the bushes they brayed; under the nettles they were gathered together. |
| 8 They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than t | | 8 They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than t |
| he earth. | | he earth. |
| 9 And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword. | | 9 And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword. |
| 10 They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face. | | 10 They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face. |
| 11 Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose th | | 11 Because he hath loosed my cord, and afflicted me, they have also let loose th |
| e bridle before me. | | e bridle before me. |
| 12 Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up | | 12 Upon my right hand rise the youth; they push away my feet, and they raise up |
| against me the ways of their destruction. | | against me the ways of their destruction. |
| 13 They mar my path, they set forward my calamity, they have no helper. | | 13 They mar my path, they set forward my calamity, they have no helper. |
| 14 They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rol | | 14 They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rol |
| led themselves upon me. | | led themselves upon me. |
| 15 Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare p | | 15 Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare p |
| asseth away as a cloud. | | asseth away as a cloud. |
| 16 And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold | | 16 And now my soul is poured out upon me; the days of affliction have taken hold |
| upon me. | | upon me. |
| 17 My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest. | | 17 My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest. |
| 18 By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it bindeth me about a | | 18 By the great force of my disease is my garment changed: it bindeth me about a |
| s the collar of my coat. | | s the collar of my coat. |
| 19 He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes. | | 19 He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes. |
| 20 I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me | | 20 I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me |
| not. | | not. |
| 21 Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself again | | 21 Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself again |
| st me. | | st me. |
| 22 Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it, and dissolve | | 22 Thou liftest me up to the wind; thou causest me to ride upon it, and dissolve |
| st my substance. | | st my substance. |
| 23 For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for a | | 23 For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for a |
| ll living. | | ll living. |
| 24 Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though they cry in his | | 24 Howbeit he will not stretch out his hand to the grave, though they cry in his |
| destruction. | | destruction. |
| 25 Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the p | | 25 Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the p |
| oor? | | oor? |
| 26 When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, | | 26 When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, |
| there came darkness. | | there came darkness. |
| 27 My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me. | | 27 My bowels boiled, and rested not: the days of affliction prevented me. |
| 28 I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in the congregation. | | 28 I went mourning without the sun: I stood up, and I cried in the congregation. |
| 29 I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. | | 29 I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. |
| 30 My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat. | | 30 My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat. |
| 31 My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that | | 31 My harp also is turned to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that |
| weep. | | weep. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 31 | | ## Chapter 31 |
| | | |
| 1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? | | 1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? |
| 2 For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almig | | 2 For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almig |
| hty from on high? | | hty from on high? |
| 3 Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of i | | 3 Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of i |
| niquity? | | niquity? |
| 4 Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? | | 4 Doth not he see my ways, and count all my steps? |
| 5 If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; | | 5 If I have walked with vanity, or if my foot hath hasted to deceit; |
| 6 Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity. | | 6 Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity. |
| 7 If my step hath turned out of the way, and mine heart walked after mine eyes, | | 7 If my step hath turned out of the way, and mine heart walked after mine eyes, |
| and if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands; | | and if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands; |
| 8 Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out. | | 8 Then let me sow, and let another eat; yea, let my offspring be rooted out. |
| 9 If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neig | | 9 If mine heart have been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at my neig |
| hbour's door; | | hbour's door; |
| 10 Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her. | | 10 Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her. |
n | 11 For this is an heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the ju | n | 11 For this is a heinous crime; yea, it is an iniquity to be punished by the jud |
| dges. | | ges. |
| 12 For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine i | | 12 For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine i |
| ncrease. | | ncrease. |
| 13 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they c | | 13 If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they c |
| ontended with me; | | ontended with me; |
| 14 What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I a | | 14 What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I a |
| nswer him? | | nswer him? |
| 15 Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in t | | 15 Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in t |
| he womb? | | he womb? |
| 16 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the | | 16 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the |
| widow to fail; | | widow to fail; |
| 17 Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten there | | 17 Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten there |
| of; | | of; |
| 18 (For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a father, and I have gu | | 18 (For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a father, and I have gu |
| ided her from my mother's womb;) | | ided her from my mother's womb;) |
| 19 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; | | 19 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering; |
| 20 If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece o | | 20 If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece o |
| f my sheep; | | f my sheep; |
| 21 If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the | | 21 If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the |
| gate: | | gate: |
| 22 Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from th | | 22 Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from th |
| e bone. | | e bone. |
| 23 For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I | | 23 For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I |
| could not endure. | | could not endure. |
| 24 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confi | | 24 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confi |
| dence; | | dence; |
| 25 If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten m | | 25 If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten m |
| uch; | | uch; |
| 26 If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; | | 26 If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness; |
| 27 And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: | | 27 And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand: |
| 28 This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have den | | 28 This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have den |
| ied the God that is above. | | ied the God that is above. |
| 29 If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself wh | | 29 If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself wh |
| en evil found him: | | en evil found him: |
| 30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. | | 30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. |
| 31 If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot | | 31 If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot |
| be satisfied. | | be satisfied. |
n | 32 The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the travel | n | 32 The stranger did not lodge in the street, but I opened my doors to the travel |
| ler. | | er; |
| 33 If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom: | | 33 If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom: |
| 34 Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, tha | | 34 Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, tha |
| t I kept silence, and went not out of the door? | | t I kept silence, and went not out of the door? |
| 35 Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answ | | 35 Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answ |
| er me, and that mine adversary had written a book. | | er me, and that mine adversary had written a book. |
| 36 Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. | | 36 Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. |
| 37 I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near | | 37 I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near |
| unto him. | | unto him. |
| 38 If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain; | | 38 If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain; |
| 39 If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners t | | 39 If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners t |
| hereof to lose their life: | | hereof to lose their life: |
| 40 Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words o | | 40 Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words o |
| f Job are ended. | | f Job are ended. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 32 | | ## Chapter 32 |
| | | |
| 1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own e | | 1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own e |
| yes. | | yes. |
| 2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kin | | 2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kin |
| dred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rat | | dred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rat |
| her than God. | | her than God. |
| 3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found n | | 3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found n |
| o answer, and yet had condemned Job. | | o answer, and yet had condemned Job. |
| 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. | | 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. |
| 5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then | | 5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then |
| his wrath was kindled. | | his wrath was kindled. |
| 6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye | | 6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye |
| are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. | | are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. |
| 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. | | 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. |
| 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them | | 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them |
| understanding. | | understanding. |
| 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. | | 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. |
| 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. | | 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion. |
| 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye search | | 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye search |
| ed out what to say. | | ed out what to say. |
| 12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced J | | 12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced J |
| ob, or that answered his words: | | ob, or that answered his words: |
| 13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man | | 13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man |
| . | | . |
| 14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with | | 14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with |
| your speeches. | | your speeches. |
| 15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. | | 15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. |
| 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more | | 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more |
| ;) | | ;) |
| 17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion. | | 17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion. |
| 18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. | | 18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. |
| 19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new | | 19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new |
| bottles. | | bottles. |
| 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. | | 20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. |
| 21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flatteri | | 21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flatteri |
| ng titles unto man. | | ng titles unto man. |
| 22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon tak | | 22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon tak |
| e me away. | | e me away. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 33 | | ## Chapter 33 |
| | | |
| 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. | | 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. |
| 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. | | 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. |
| 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter know | | 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter know |
| ledge clearly. | | ledge clearly. |
| 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me l | | 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me l |
| ife. | | ife. |
| 5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up. | | 5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up. |
| 6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the | | 6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the |
| clay. | | clay. |
| 7 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy u | | 7 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy u |
| pon thee. | | pon thee. |
| 8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy wor | | 8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy wor |
| ds, saying, | | ds, saying, |
| 9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in | | 9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in |
| me. | | me. |
| 10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, | | 10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, |
| 11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. | | 11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. |
| 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater th | | 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater th |
| an man. | | an man. |
| 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his mat | | 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his mat |
| ters. | | ters. |
| 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. | | 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. |
| 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in sl | | 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in sl |
| umberings upon the bed; | | umberings upon the bed; |
| 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, | | 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, |
| 17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. | | 17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. |
| 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the swo | | 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the swo |
| rd. | | rd. |
| 19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones w | | 19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones w |
| ith strong pain: | | ith strong pain: |
| 20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. | | 20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. |
| 21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were n | | 21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were n |
| ot seen stick out. | | ot seen stick out. |
| 22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. | | 22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. |
| 23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to sh | | 23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to sh |
| ew unto man his uprightness: | | ew unto man his uprightness: |
| 24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the p | | 24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the p |
| it: I have found a ransom. | | it: I have found a ransom. |
| 25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his | | 25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his |
| youth: | | youth: |
| 26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see | | 26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see |
| his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness. | | his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness. |
| 27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which | | 27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which |
| was right, and it profited me not; | | was right, and it profited me not; |
| 28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the | | 28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the |
| light. | | light. |
| 29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, | | 29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, |
| 30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the | | 30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the |
| living. | | living. |
| 31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. | | 31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. |
| 32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee | | 32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee |
| . | | . |
| 33 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. | | 33 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 34 | | ## Chapter 34 |
| | | |
| 1 Furthermore Elihu answered and said, | | 1 Furthermore Elihu answered and said, |
| 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. | | 2 Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. |
| 3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. | | 3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. |
| 4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. | | 4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. |
| 5 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment. | | 5 For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment. |
| 6 Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression. | | 6 Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression. |
| 7 What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water? | | 7 What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water? |
| 8 Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked m | | 8 Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked m |
| en. | | en. |
| 9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself wi | | 9 For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself wi |
| th God. | | th God. |
| 10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that | | 10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that |
| he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. | | he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. |
| 11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find a | | 11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find a |
| ccording to his ways. | | ccording to his ways. |
| 12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgm | | 12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgm |
| ent. | | ent. |
| 13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole wo | | 13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole wo |
| rld? | | rld? |
| 14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his br | | 14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his br |
| eath; | | eath; |
| 15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust. | | 15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust. |
| 16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. | | 16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. |
| 17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is mos | | 17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is mos |
| t just? | | t just? |
| 18 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? | | 18 Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? |
| 19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth | | 19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth |
| the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. | | the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. |
| 20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and | | 20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and |
| pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. | | pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. |
| 21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. | | 21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. |
| 22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may | | 22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may |
| hide themselves. | | hide themselves. |
| 23 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgm | | 23 For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgm |
| ent with God. | | ent with God. |
| 24 He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their s | | 24 He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their s |
| tead. | | tead. |
| 25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so th | | 25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, so th |
| at they are destroyed. | | at they are destroyed. |
| 26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others; | | 26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others; |
| 27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways: | | 27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways: |
| 28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the c | | 28 So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the c |
| ry of the afflicted. | | ry of the afflicted. |
| 29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his f | | 29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his f |
| ace, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a | | ace, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a |
| man only: | | man only: |
| 30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. | | 30 That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. |
| 31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not | | 31 Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not |
| offend any more: | | offend any more: |
| 32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no mor | | 32 That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no mor |
| e. | | e. |
| 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refus | | 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refus |
| e, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. | | e, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. |
| 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. | | 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. |
| 35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom. | | 35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom. |
| 36 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wi | | 36 My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wi |
| cked men. | | cked men. |
| 37 For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and mul | | 37 For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and mul |
| tiplieth his words against God. | | tiplieth his words against God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 35 | | ## Chapter 35 |
| | | |
| 1 Elihu spake moreover, and said, | | 1 Elihu spake moreover, and said, |
| 2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more tha | | 2 Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more tha |
| n God's? | | n God's? |
| 3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I | | 3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? and, What profit shall I |
| have, if I be cleansed from my sin? | | have, if I be cleansed from my sin? |
| 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. | | 4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. |
| 5 Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than th | | 5 Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than th |
| ou. | | ou. |
| 6 If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be mult | | 6 If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be mult |
| iplied, what doest thou unto him? | | iplied, what doest thou unto him? |
| 7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand | | 7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand |
| ? | | ? |
| 8 Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit th | | 8 Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may profit th |
| e son of man. | | e son of man. |
| 9 By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they | | 9 By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry: they |
| cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty. | | cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty. |
| 10 But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night; | | 10 But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night; |
| 11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than t | | 11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than t |
| he fowls of heaven? | | he fowls of heaven? |
| 12 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. | | 12 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men. |
| 13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. | | 13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. |
| 14 Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; ther | | 14 Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; ther |
| efore trust thou in him. | | efore trust thou in him. |
| 15 But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth i | | 15 But now, because it is not so, he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth i |
| t not in great extremity: | | t not in great extremity: |
| 16 Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowl | | 16 Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowl |
| edge. | | edge. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 36 | | ## Chapter 36 |
| | | |
| 1 Elihu also proceeded, and said, | | 1 Elihu also proceeded, and said, |
| 2 Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's beh | | 2 Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's beh |
| alf. | | alf. |
| 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Make | | 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Make |
| r. | | r. |
| 4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with | | 4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wis | | 5 Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wis |
| dom. | | dom. |
| 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. | | 6 He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. |
| 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the | | 7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the |
| throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. | | throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted. |
| 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; | | 8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction; |
| 9 Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have excee | | 9 Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have excee |
| ded. | | ded. |
| 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from | | 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from |
| iniquity. | | iniquity. |
| 11 If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and th | | 11 If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and th |
| eir years in pleasures. | | eir years in pleasures. |
| 12 But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die with | | 12 But if they obey not, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die with |
| out knowledge. | | out knowledge. |
| 13 But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them. | | 13 But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them. |
| 14 They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean. | | 14 They die in youth, and their life is among the unclean. |
| 15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppressio | | 15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppressio |
| n. | | n. |
| 16 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, wher | | 16 Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, wher |
| e there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be fu | | e there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be fu |
| ll of fatness. | | ll of fatness. |
| 17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take | | 17 But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take |
| hold on thee. | | hold on thee. |
| 18 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a | | 18 Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a |
| great ransom cannot deliver thee. | | great ransom cannot deliver thee. |
| 19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength. | | 19 Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength. |
| 20 Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place. | | 20 Desire not the night, when people are cut off in their place. |
| 21 Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than afflict | | 21 Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than afflict |
| ion. | | ion. |
| 22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? | | 22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? |
| 23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? | | 23 Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? |
| 24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. | | 24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. |
| 25 Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off. | | 25 Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off. |
| 26 Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his year | | 26 Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his year |
| s be searched out. | | s be searched out. |
| 27 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the | | 27 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the |
| vapour thereof: | | vapour thereof: |
| 28 Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly. | | 28 Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly. |
| 29 Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tab | | 29 Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tab |
| ernacle? | | ernacle? |
| 30 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. | | 30 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. |
| 31 For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance. | | 31 For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance. |
| 32 With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the clou | | 32 With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the clou |
| d that cometh betwixt. | | d that cometh betwixt. |
| 33 The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapou | | 33 The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapou |
| r. | | r. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 37 | | ## Chapter 37 |
| | | |
| 1 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place. | | 1 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place. |
| 2 Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his m | | 2 Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his m |
| outh. | | outh. |
| 3 He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the | | 3 He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the |
| earth. | | earth. |
| 4 After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and | | 4 After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and |
| he will not stay them when his voice is heard. | | he will not stay them when his voice is heard. |
| 5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we ca | | 5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we ca |
| nnot comprehend. | | nnot comprehend. |
| 6 For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, an | | 6 For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, an |
| d to the great rain of his strength. | | d to the great rain of his strength. |
| 7 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work. | | 7 He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work. |
| 8 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. | | 8 Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places. |
| 9 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. | | 9 Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north. |
| 10 By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straite | | 10 By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straite |
| ned. | | ned. |
| 11 Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: | | 11 Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: |
| 12 And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he | | 12 And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he |
| commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth. | | commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth. |
| 13 He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. | | 13 He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. |
| 14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God | | 14 Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God |
| . | | . |
| 15 Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to s | | 15 Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to s |
| hine? | | hine? |
| 16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which | | 16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which |
| is perfect in knowledge? | | is perfect in knowledge? |
| 17 How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind? | | 17 How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind? |
| 18 Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looki | | 18 Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looki |
| ng glass? | | ng glass? |
| 19 Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason | | 19 Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason |
| of darkness. | | of darkness. |
| 20 Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallow | | 20 Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallow |
| ed up. | | ed up. |
| 21 And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind pas | | 21 And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind pas |
| seth, and cleanseth them. | | seth, and cleanseth them. |
| 22 Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. | | 22 Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. |
| 23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and | | 23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and |
| in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. | | in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. |
| 24 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart. | | 24 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 38 | | ## Chapter 38 |
| | | |
| 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, | | 1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, |
| 2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? | | 2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? |
| 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou m | | 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou m |
| e. | | e. |
| 4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou has | | 4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou has |
| t understanding. | | t understanding. |
| 5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the | | 5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the |
| line upon it? | | line upon it? |
n | 6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone t | n | 6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid the cornerstone th |
| hereof; | | ereof, |
| 7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? | | 7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? |
| 8 Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued ou | | 8 Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued ou |
| t of the womb? | | t of the womb? |
n | 9 When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband | n | 9 When I made the cloud, the garment thereof, and thick darkness, a swaddling ba |
| for it, | | nd for it, |
| 10 And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, | | 10 And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, |
| 11 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud | | 11 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud |
| waves be stayed? | | waves be stayed? |
| 12 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to k | | 12 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to k |
| now his place; | | now his place; |
| 13 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be sh | | 13 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be sh |
| aken out of it? | | aken out of it? |
| 14 It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment. | | 14 It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment. |
| 15 And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be brok | | 15 And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be brok |
| en. | | en. |
| 16 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the sea | | 16 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the sea |
| rch of the depth? | | rch of the depth? |
| 17 Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of | | 17 Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of |
| the shadow of death? | | the shadow of death? |
| 18 Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all. | | 18 Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all. |
| 19 Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the plac | | 19 Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the plac |
| e thereof, | | e thereof, |
| 20 That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest kno | | 20 That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest kno |
| w the paths to the house thereof? | | w the paths to the house thereof? |
| 21 Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy da | | 21 Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy da |
| ys is great? | | ys is great? |
| 22 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treas | | 22 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treas |
| ures of the hail, | | ures of the hail, |
| 23 Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle | | 23 Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle |
| and war? | | and war? |
| 24 By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the eart | | 24 By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the eart |
| h? | | h? |
n | 25 Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for th | n | 25 Who hath divided a water course for the overflowing of waters or a way for th |
| e lightning of thunder; | | e lightning of thunder, |
| 26 To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein | | 26 To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein |
| there is no man; | | there is no man; |
| 27 To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender | | 27 To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender |
| herb to spring forth? | | herb to spring forth? |
| 28 Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew? | | 28 Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew? |
| 29 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gende | | 29 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gende |
| red it? | | red it? |
| 30 The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen. | | 30 The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen. |
| 31 Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion | | 31 Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion |
| ? | | ? |
| 32 Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus | | 32 Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus |
| with his sons? | | with his sons? |
| 33 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in | | 33 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in |
| the earth? | | the earth? |
| 34 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cove | | 34 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cove |
| r thee? | | r thee? |
| 35 Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are? | | 35 Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are? |
| 36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to t | | 36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to t |
| he heart? | | he heart? |
| 37 Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven, | | 37 Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven, |
| 38 When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together? | | 38 When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together? |
| 39 Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions | | 39 Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions |
| , | | , |
| 40 When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait? | | 40 When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait? |
| 41 Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they | | 41 Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they |
| wander for lack of meat. | | wander for lack of meat. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 39 | | ## Chapter 39 |
| | | |
| 1 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst th | | 1 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst th |
| ou mark when the hinds do calve? | | ou mark when the hinds do calve? |
n | 2 Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when t | n | 2 Canst thou number the months that they fulfill? or knowest thou the time when |
| hey bring forth? | | they bring forth? |
| 3 They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their so | | 3 They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their so |
| rrows. | | rrows. |
| 4 Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, an | | 4 Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, an |
| d return not unto them. | | d return not unto them. |
| 5 Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild | | 5 Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild |
| ass? | | ass? |
| 6 Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings. | | 6 Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings. |
| 7 He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the | | 7 He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the |
| driver. | | driver. |
| 8 The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green | | 8 The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green |
| thing. | | thing. |
| 9 Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? | | 9 Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? |
| 10 Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow th | | 10 Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow th |
| e valleys after thee? | | e valleys after thee? |
| 11 Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy la | | 11 Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy la |
| bour to him? | | bour to him? |
| 12 Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into t | | 12 Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into t |
| hy barn? | | hy barn? |
| 13 Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto th | | 13 Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto th |
| e ostrich? | | e ostrich? |
n | 14 Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust, | n | 14 Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in the dust, |
| 15 And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break | | 15 And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break |
| them. | | them. |
| 16 She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her lab | | 16 She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her lab |
| our is in vain without fear; | | our is in vain without fear; |
| 17 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her unde | | 17 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her unde |
| rstanding. | | rstanding. |
| 18 What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his ride | | 18 What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his ride |
| r. | | r. |
| 19 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? | | 19 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? |
| 20 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is ter | | 20 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is ter |
| rible. | | rible. |
| 21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet t | | 21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet t |
| he armed men. | | he armed men. |
| 22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the s | | 22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the s |
| word. | | word. |
| 23 The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. | | 23 The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. |
| 24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that | | 24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that |
| it is the sound of the trumpet. | | it is the sound of the trumpet. |
| 25 He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the | | 25 He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the |
| thunder of the captains, and the shouting. | | thunder of the captains, and the shouting. |
| 26 Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south? | | 26 Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south? |
| 27 Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? | | 27 Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? |
| 28 She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the stro | | 28 She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the stro |
| ng place. | | ng place. |
| 29 From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. | | 29 From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off. |
| 30 Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. | | 30 Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 40 | | ## Chapter 40 |
| | | |
| 1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, | | 1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, |
| 2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God | | 2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God |
| , let him answer it. | | , let him answer it. |
| 3 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, | | 3 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, |
| 4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mout | | 4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mout |
| h. | | h. |
| 5 Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no f | | 5 Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no f |
| urther. | | urther. |
| 6 Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said, | | 6 Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said, |
| 7 Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto | | 7 Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto |
| me. | | me. |
| 8 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be | | 8 Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be |
| righteous? | | righteous? |
| 9 Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? | | 9 Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? |
| 10 Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory an | | 10 Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory an |
| d beauty. | | d beauty. |
| 11 Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and ab | | 11 Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and ab |
| ase him. | | ase him. |
| 12 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked | | 12 Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked |
| in their place. | | in their place. |
| 13 Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. | | 13 Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret. |
| 14 Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee. | | 14 Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee. |
| 15 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. | | 15 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. |
| 16 Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his be | | 16 Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his be |
| lly. | | lly. |
| 17 He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped togethe | | 17 He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped togethe |
| r. | | r. |
| 18 His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. | | 18 His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. |
| 19 He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to ap | | 19 He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to ap |
| proach unto him. | | proach unto him. |
| 20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field | | 20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field |
| play. | | play. |
| 21 He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens. | | 21 He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens. |
| 22 The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass | | 22 The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass |
| him about. | | him about. |
| 23 Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw | | 23 Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw |
| up Jordan into his mouth. | | up Jordan into his mouth. |
| 24 He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. | | 24 He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares. |
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| ## Chapter 41 | | ## Chapter 41 |
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n | 1 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which th | n | 1 Canst thou draw out leviathan with a hook or his tongue with a cord which thou |
| ou lettest down? | | lettest down? |
| 2 Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn? | | 2 Canst thou put a hook into his nose or bore his jaw through with a thorn? |
| 3 Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee? | | 3 Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee? |
| 4 Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever? | | 4 Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever? |
| 5 Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens? | | 5 Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens? |
| 6 Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merc | | 6 Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merc |
| hants? | | hants? |
| 7 Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears? | | 7 Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears? |
| 8 Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more. | | 8 Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more. |
| 9 Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sig | | 9 Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sig |
| ht of him? | | ht of him? |
| 10 None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me? | | 10 None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me? |
| 11 Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole | | 11 Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole |
| heaven is mine. | | heaven is mine. |
| 12 I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion. | | 12 I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion. |
| 13 Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his dou | | 13 Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his dou |
| ble bridle? | | ble bridle? |
| 14 Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about. | | 14 Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about. |
| 15 His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal. | | 15 His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal. |
| 16 One is so near to another, that no air can come between them. | | 16 One is so near to another, that no air can come between them. |
| 17 They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sund | | 17 They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sund |
| ered. | | ered. |
| 18 By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the | | 18 By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the |
| morning. | | morning. |
| 19 Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out. | | 19 Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out. |
| 20 Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron. | | 20 Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron. |
| 21 His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. | | 21 His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. |
| 22 In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him. | | 22 In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him. |
| 23 The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; the | | 23 The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; the |
| y cannot be moved. | | y cannot be moved. |
| 24 His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millst | | 24 His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millst |
| one. | | one. |
| 25 When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings the | | 25 When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings the |
| y purify themselves. | | y purify themselves. |
| 26 The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the | | 26 The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the |
| habergeon. | | habergeon. |
| 27 He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood. | | 27 He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood. |
n | 28 The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble. | n | 28 The arrow cannot make him flee; sling stones are turned with him into stubble |
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| 29 Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear. | | 29 Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear. |
| 30 Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. | | 30 Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. |
| 31 He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointme | | 31 He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointme |
| nt. | | nt. |
| 32 He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary. | | 32 He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary. |
| 33 Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear. | | 33 Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear. |
| 34 He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride. | | 34 He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride. |
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| 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, | | 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, |
| 2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden f | | 2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden f |
| rom thee. | | rom thee. |
| 3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that | | 3 Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that |
| I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. | | I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. |
| 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare tho | | 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare tho |
| u unto me. | | u unto me. |
| 5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. | | 5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. |
| 6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. | | 6 Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. |
| 7 And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD s | | 7 And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD s |
| aid to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy t | | aid to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy t |
| wo friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant | | wo friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant |
| Job hath. | | Job hath. |
t | 8 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servan | t | 8 Therefore, take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my serva |
| t Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pr | | nt Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall p |
| ay for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in tha | | ray for you, for him will I accept, lest I deal with you after your folly, in th |
| t ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. | | at ye have not spoken of me the things which is right, like my servant Job. |
| 9 So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, | | 9 So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, |
| and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job. | | and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job. |
| 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: als | | 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: als |
| o the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. | | o the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. |
| 11 Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they | | 11 Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they |
| that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his hous | | that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his hous |
| e: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had | | e: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had |
| brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an ear | | brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an ear |
| ring of gold. | | ring of gold. |
| 12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had | | 12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had |
| fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, | | fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, |
| and a thousand she asses. | | and a thousand she asses. |
| 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. | | 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. |
| 14 And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezi | | 14 And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezi |
| a; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch. | | a; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch. |
| 15 And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and | | 15 And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and |
| their father gave them inheritance among their brethren. | | their father gave them inheritance among their brethren. |
| 16 After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his so | | 16 After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his so |
| ns' sons, even four generations. | | ns' sons, even four generations. |
| 17 So Job died, being old and full of days. | | 17 So Job died, being old and full of days. |
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