The Book of Job

Chapters:

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verse #1

Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,

verse #2

“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?

verse #3

Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, will no man make you ashamed?

verse #4

For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure. I am clean in your eyes.’

verse #5

But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against you,

verse #6

that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

verse #7

“Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

verse #8

They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know?

verse #9

Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

verse #10

If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?

verse #11

For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.

verse #12

An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.

verse #13

“If you set your heart aright, stretch out your hands toward him.

verse #14

If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.

verse #15

Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,

verse #16

for you will forget your misery. You will remember it like waters that have passed away.

verse #17

Life will be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it will be as the morning.

verse #18

You will be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you will search, and will take your rest in safety.

verse #19

Also you will lie down, and no one will make you afraid. Yes, many will court your favor.

verse #20

But the eyes of the wicked will fail. They will have no way to flee. Their hope will be the giving up of the spirit.”

Chapters:

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