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