Job 11:1WEB
Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,
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Job 11:1WEB
Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,
Job 11:2WEB
“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?
Job 11:3WEB
Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, will no man make you ashamed?
Job 11:4WEB
For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure. I am clean in your eyes.’
Job 11:5WEB
But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against you,
Job 11:6WEB
that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.
Job 11:7WEB
“Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?
Job 11:8WEB
They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know?
Job 11:9WEB
Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Job 11:10WEB
If he passes by, or confines, or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
Job 11:11WEB
For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn’t consider it.
Job 11:12WEB
An empty-headed man becomes wise when a man is born as a wild donkey’s colt.
Job 11:13WEB
“If you set your heart aright, stretch out your hands toward him.
Job 11:14WEB
If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away. Don’t let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.
Job 11:15WEB
Surely then you will lift up your face without spot. Yes, you will be steadfast, and will not fear,
Job 11:16WEB
for you will forget your misery. You will remember it like waters that have passed away.
Job 11:17WEB
Life will be clearer than the noonday. Though there is darkness, it will be as the morning.
Job 11:18WEB
You will be secure, because there is hope. Yes, you will search, and will take your rest in safety.
Job 11:19WEB
Also you will lie down, and no one will make you afraid. Yes, many will court your favor.
Job 11:20WEB
But the eyes of the wicked will fail. They will have no way to flee. Their hope will be the giving up of the spirit.”
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.