Job 11
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1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said:1Then Zophar the Naamathite replied to Job:
2“Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated?2“Shouldn’t someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by a lot of talking?
3Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you?3Should I remain silent while you babble on? When you mock God, shouldn’t someone make you ashamed?
4For you have said, ‘My doctrine is pure, And I am clean in your eyes.’4You claim, ‘My beliefs are pure,’ and ‘I am clean in the sight of God.’
5But oh, that God would speak, And open His lips against you,5If only God would speak; if only he would tell you what he thinks!
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.6If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!
7“Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?7“Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty?
8They are higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?8Such knowledge is higher than the heavens— and who are you? It is deeper than the underworld — what do you know?
9Their measure is longer than the earth And broader than the sea.9It is broader than the earth and wider than the sea.
10“If He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment, Then who can hinder Him?10If God comes and puts a person in prison or calls the court to order, who can stop him?
11For He knows deceitful men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider it?11For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins.
12For an empty-headed man will be wise, When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.12An empty-headed person won’t become wise any more than a wild donkey can bear a human child.
13“If you would prepare your heart, And stretch out your hands toward Him;13“If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer!
14If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away, And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents;14Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you.
15Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;15Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear.
16Because you would forget your misery, And remember it as waters that have passed away,16You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away.
17And your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.17Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning.
18And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety.18Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.
19You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid; Yes, many would court your favor.19You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.
20But the eyes of the wicked will fail, And they shall not escape, And their hope— loss of life!”20But the wicked will be blinded. They will have no escape. Their only hope is death.”
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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