1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
3Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.33.2 in my mouth: Heb. in my palate
4Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.33.2 in my mouth: Heb. in my palate
5My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
6My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
7The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
8The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
9If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
10If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
11Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.33.6 wish: Heb. mouth33.6 formed: Heb. cut
12Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.33.6 wish: Heb. mouth33.6 formed: Heb. cut
13Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
14Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
15Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,33.8 hearing: Heb. ears
16Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,33.8 hearing: Heb. ears
17I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
18I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
19Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
20Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,
21He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
22He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
23Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
24Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
25Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.33.13 he giveth…: Heb. he answereth not
26Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.33.13 he giveth…: Heb. he answereth not
27For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
28For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
29In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
30In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
31Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,33.16 he…: Heb. he revealeth, or, uncovereth
32Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,33.16 he…: Heb. he revealeth, or, uncovereth
33That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.33.17 purpose: Heb. work
34That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.33.17 purpose: Heb. work
35He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.33.18 from perishing: Heb. from passing
36He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.33.18 from perishing: Heb. from passing
37He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
38He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
39So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.33.20 dainty…: Heb. meat of desire
40So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.33.20 dainty…: Heb. meat of desire
41His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
42His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.
43Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
44Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
45If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
46If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
47Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.33.24 a ransom: or, an atonement
48Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.33.24 a ransom: or, an atonement
49His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s: he shall return to the days of his youth:33.25 a child’s: Heb. childhood
50His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s: he shall return to the days of his youth:33.25 a child’s: Heb. childhood
51He 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.
52He 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.
53He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;33.27 He…: or, He shall look upon men, and say
54He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;33.27 He…: or, He shall look upon men, and say
55He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.33.28 He…: or, He hath delivered my soul, etc, and my life
56He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.33.28 He…: or, He hath delivered my soul, etc, and my life
57Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,33.29 oftentimes: Heb. twice and thrice
58Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,33.29 oftentimes: Heb. twice and thrice
59To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
60To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
61Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
62Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
63If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
64If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
65If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.
66If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.