1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.studyinterlinear
2Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.studyinterlinear
3My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.studyinterlinear
4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.studyinterlinear
5If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.studyinterlinear
6Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.studyinterlinear
7Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.studyinterlinear
8Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,studyinterlinear
9I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.studyinterlinear
10Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,studyinterlinear
11He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.studyinterlinear
12Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.studyinterlinear
13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.studyinterlinear
14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.studyinterlinear
15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;studyinterlinear
16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,studyinterlinear
17That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.studyinterlinear
18He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.studyinterlinear
19He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:studyinterlinear
20So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.studyinterlinear
21His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.studyinterlinear
22Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.studyinterlinear
23If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:studyinterlinear
24Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.studyinterlinear
25His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s: he shall return to the days of his youth:studyinterlinear
26He 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.studyinterlinear
27He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;studyinterlinear
28He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.studyinterlinear
29Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,studyinterlinear
30To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.studyinterlinear
31Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.studyinterlinear
32If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.studyinterlinear
33If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.studyinterlinear