#Job

Then Job answered the LORD, and said,… Then Job answered the LORD, and said, I know that thou canst do every {thing}, and {that} no thought can be withholden from thee{no thought can be…: or, no thought of thine can be hindered} Who {is} he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. [Read More]

Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his… Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord {which} thou lettest down? {leviathan: probably an extinct animal of some kind} {which..: Heb. which thou drownest?} Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn? Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft {words} unto thee? [Read More]

Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,… Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct {him}? he that reproveth God, let him answer itThen Job answered the LORD, and said, Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further. [Read More]

Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock… Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? {or} canst thou mark when the hinds do calve? Canst thou number the months {that} they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth? They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrowsTheir young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them. [Read More]

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and… Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who {is} this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me{answer…: Heb. make me know} Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. {hast…: Heb. [Read More]

At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of… At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his placeHear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound {that} goeth out of his mouth. {Hear…: Heb. Hear in hearing} He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. {lightning: Heb. light} {ends: Heb. wings} After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard. [Read More]

Elihu also proceeded, and said,… Elihu also proceeded, and said, Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that {I have} yet to speak on God's behalf{I have…: Heb. there are yet words for God} I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. For truly my words {shall} not {be} false: he that is perfect in knowledge {is} with thee. Behold, God {is} mighty, and despiseth not {any: he is} mighty in strength {and} wisdom. [Read More]

Elihu spake moreover, and said,… Elihu spake moreover, and said, Thinkest thou this to be right, {that} thou saidst, My righteousness {is} more than God's? For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? {and}, What profit shall I have, {if I be cleansed} from my sin? {if..: or, by it more than by my sin} I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. {answer…: Heb. return to thee words} Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds {which} are higher than thou. [Read More]

Furthermore Elihu answered and said,… Furthermore Elihu answered and said, Hear my words, O ye wise {men}; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledgeFor the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. {mouth: Heb. palate} Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what {is} good. For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment. Should I lie against my right? [Read More]

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and… Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my wordsBehold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. {in my mouth: Heb. in my palate} My words {shall be of} the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. [Read More]