God Speaks 38 Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind: 2 “Who is this that questions my wisdom    with such ignorant words?3 Brace yourself like a man,    because I have some questions for you,    and you must answer them. 4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations… Read moreJob 38-39

God Speaks 35 Then Elihu said: 2 “Do you think it is right for you to claim,    ‘I am righteous before God’?3 For you also ask, ‘What’s in it for me?    What’s the use of living a righteous life?’ 4 “I will answer you    and all your… Read moreJob 35-37

God Speaks 32 Job’s three friends refused to reply further to him because he kept insisting on his innocence. 2 Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit… Read moreJob 32-34

God Speaks 29 Job continued speaking: 2 “I long for the years gone by    when God took care of me,3 when he lit up the way before me    and I walked safely through the darkness.4 When I was in my prime,    God’s friendship was felt in my… Read moreJob 29-31

God Speaks 24 “Why doesn’t the Almighty bring the wicked to judgment?    Why must the godly wait for him in vain?2 Evil people steal land by moving the boundary markers.    They steal livestock and put them in their own pastures.3 They take the orphan’s donkey    and… Read moreJob 24-28

God Speaks 21 Then Job spoke again: 2 “Listen closely to what I am saying.    That’s one consolation you can give me.3 Bear with me, and let me speak.    After I have spoken, you may resume mocking me. 4 “My complaint is with God, not with… Read more Job 21-23

God Speaks 17 “My spirit is crushed,    and my life is nearly snuffed out.    The grave is ready to receive me.2 I am surrounded by mockers.    I watch how bitterly they taunt me. 3 “You must defend my innocence, O God,    since no one else will stand… Read moreJob 17-20

God Speaks 14 “How frail is humanity!    How short is life, how full of trouble!2 We blossom like a flower and then wither.    Like a passing shadow, we quickly disappear.3 Must you keep an eye on such a frail creature    and demand an accounting from me?4 Who… Read moreJob 14-16

God Speaks 10 “I am disgusted with my life.    Let me complain freely.    My bitter soul must complain.2 I will say to God, ‘Don’t simply condemn me—    tell me the charge you are bringing against me.3 What do you gain by oppressing me?    Why do you reject… Read moreJob 10-13

God Speaks 6 Then Job spoke again: 2 “If my misery could be weighed    and my troubles be put on the scales,3 they would outweigh all the sands of the sea.    That is why I spoke impulsively.4 For the Almighty has struck me down with his… Read moreJob 6-9