Job

Chapter 11

New King James Version

1Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2"Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated? 3Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? 4For you have said, 'My doctrine [is] pure, And I am clean in your eyes.' 5But oh, that God would speak, And open His lips against you, 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.] 7"Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty? 8[They are] higher than heaven -- what can you do? Deeper than Sheol -- what can you know? 9Their measure [is] longer than the earth And broader than the sea. 10"If He passes by, imprisons, and gathers [to judgment,] Then who can hinder Him? 11For He knows deceitful men; He sees wickedness also. Will He not then consider [it?] 12For an empty-headed man will be wise, When a wild donkey's colt is born a man. 13"If you would prepare your heart, And stretch out your hands toward Him; 14If iniquity [were] in your hand, [and you] put it far away, And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents; 15Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear; 16Because you would forget [your] misery, And remember [it] as waters [that have] passed away, 17And [your] life would be brighter than noonday. [Though] you were dark, you would be like the morning. 18And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig [around you, and] take your rest in safety. 19You would also lie down, and no one would make [you] afraid; [Yes,] many would court your favor. 20But the eyes of the wicked will fail, And they shall not escape, And their hope -- loss of life!"

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