Job 11
1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:
2 “Should all these words go unanswered? Can a man of many words be right?
3 Will your empty talk silence people? Will you mock without anyone shaming you?
4 For you said, ‘My teaching is pure, and I am clean in your eyes.’
5 If only God would speak and open his lips against you!
6 He would show you the secrets of wisdom, for sound wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has overlooked some of your guilt for your sake.
7 Can you discover the depths of God? Can you reach the limits of the Almighty?
8 They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
10 If he passes by, imprisons, and summons an assembly, who can stop him?”
11 “For he knows deceitful people; when he sees evil, he needs no investigation.
12 A hollow man will gain sense when a wild donkey’s colt is born a human being.
13 If only you would prepare your heart and stretch out your hands to him!
14 If evil is in your hand, put it far away, and do not let injustice dwell in your tents.
15 Then you will lift your face without fault; you will stand firm and have no fear.
16 You will forget your suffering; you will remember it like waters that have passed.
17 Your life will rise brighter than midday; darkness will be like morning.
18 You will be confident, because there is hope; you will look around and lie down in safety.
19 You will rest, with no one to frighten you; many will seek your favor.
20 But the eyes of the wicked will fail; their refuge will be lost, and their hope will be their last breath.”
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