While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "A lightning storm struck and incinerated the flock and the servants while they were eating. I alone escaped to tell you!"

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "The Chaldeans formed three companies, raided the camels, captured the servants, and killed them with swords. Only I alone escaped to tell you."

While this messenger was still speaking, another came and announced, "Your children were celebrating in their oldest brother's house

Why didn't I die while I was still in the womb, or die while I was being born?

because though he wounds, but then applies bandages; though he strikes, his hands still heal.

At least I could still take comfort and rejoice in unceasing anguish, for I didn't conceal what the Holy One has to say.

While they are still green and not yet ready to be harvested, they wither before any plant.

then I still dread all of my suffering; I know you still won't acquit me.

you'll still drop me into the Pit, and my own clothes will despise me.

"I'm still complaining bitterly today; my hand is heavy because of groaning.

"The Almighty was still with me back then, and my children were still around me.

I cry for help to you, but you won't answer me; I stand still, but you only look at me.

"Pay attention to this, Job! Stand still, and consider the wondrous attributes of God.

Leaping in his excitement, he takes in the ground; he cannot stand still when the trumpets sound!