Category Archives: Job

1 I reached an agreement with my eyes, that I would not so much as think about a virgin. 2 For what portion should God from above hold for me, and what inheritance should the Almighty from on high keep? 3 Is not destruction held for the wicked and repudiation kept for those who work […]

1 But these three men ceased to answer Job, because he considered himself justified. 2 And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God. 3 Moreover, he was indignant […]

1 Therefore, hear my speeches, Job, and listen to all my words. 2 Behold, I have opened my mouth; let my tongue speak along with my throat. 3 My words are from my simple heart, and my lips will speak a pure judgment. 4 The Spirit of God made me, and the breath of the […]

1 After proclaiming these things, Eliu now had this to say: 2 May the wise hear my words, and may the educated listen to me. 3 For the ear examines words, and the mouth discerns foods by the taste. 4 Let us choose judgment for ourselves, and let us consider among ourselves what is best. […]

1 After this, Eliu again spoke in this way: 2 Does it seem right to you in your thoughts, that you should say, “I am more just than God?” 3 For you said, “Having done what is right does not please you,” and, “How will it benefit you, if I sin?” 4 And so, I […]

1 Continuing in a similar manner, Eliu had this to say: 2 Bear with me for a little while and I will show you; for I have still more to say in favor of God. 3 I will review my knowledge from the beginning, and I will prove my Maker to be just. 4 For […]

1 At this, my heart became frightened, and it has been moved from its place. 2 Pay close attention to the alarm of his voice and to the sound that proceeds from his mouth. 3 He beholds everything under the heavens, and his light reaches beyond the ends of the earth. 4 After this, a […]

1 But the Lord, responding to Job from a whirlwind, said: 2 Who is this that wraps sentences in unskilled words? 3 Gird your waist like a man. I will question you, and you must answer me. 4 Where were you, when I set the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. […]

1 Do you know at what time the wild goats have given birth among the rocks, or do you observe the deer when they go into labor? 2 Have you numbered the months since their conception, and do you know at what time they gave birth? 3 They bend themselves for their offspring, and they […]

1 But the Lord, answering Job out of the whirlwind, said: 2 Gird your waist like a man. I will question you, and you must answer me. 3 Will you make my judgment null and void; and will you condemn me so that you may be justified? 4 And do you have an arm like […]