Job 11
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1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:
2“Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated?2“Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be judged right?
3Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you?3Should your babble silence men, and when you mock, shall no one shame you?
4For you have said, ‘My doctrine is pure, And I am clean in your eyes.’4For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in God’s eyes.’
5But oh, that God would speak, And open His lips against you,5But oh, that God would speak and open his lips to you,
6That He would show you the secrets of wisdom! For they would double your prudence. Know therefore that God exacts from you Less than your iniquity deserves.6and that he would tell you the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know then that God exacts of you less than your guilt deserves.
7“Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?7“Can you find out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limit of the Almighty?
8They are higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?8It is higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9Their measure is longer than the earth And broader than the sea.9Its measure is longer than the earth and broader than the sea.
10“If He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment, Then who can hinder Him?10If he passes through and imprisons and summons the court, who can turn him back?
11For He knows deceitful men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider it?11For he knows worthless men; when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?
12For an empty-headed man will be wise, When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.12But a stupid man will get understanding when a wild donkey’s colt is born a man!
13“If you would prepare your heart, And stretch out your hands toward Him;13“If you prepare your heart, you will stretch out your hands toward him.
14If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away, And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents;14If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and let not injustice dwell in your tents.
15Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;15Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be secure and will not fear.
16Because you would forget your misery, And remember it as waters that have passed away,16You will forget your misery; you will remember it as waters that have passed away.
17And your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.17And your life will be brighter than the noonday; its darkness will be like the morning.
18And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety.18And you will feel secure, because there is hope; you will look around and take your rest in security.
19You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid; Yes, many would court your favor.19You will lie down, and none will make you afraid; many will court your favor.
20But the eyes of the wicked will fail, And they shall not escape, And their hope— loss of life!”20But the eyes of the wicked will fail; all way of escape will be lost to them, and their hope is to breathe their last.”
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