And his sons went and made banquets - one day in one house, another day in another - and sent for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.

And it fortuned that when they had passed over the time of their banqueting round about; Job sent for them, and sanctified them, and gat up early, and offered for every one a burnt offering. For Job thought thus: "Peradventure my sons have done some offense, and have been unthankful to God in their hearts." And thus did Job everyday.

For then should it be heavier than the sand of the sea.

He commandeth the sun, and it riseth not: he closeth up the stars, as it were under a signet.

And then send for me to the law, that I may answer for myself: or else, let me speak, and give thou the answer.

yet when the stock getteth the scent of water, it will bud, and bring forth bows, like as when it was first planted.

A fearful sound is ever in his ears, and when it is peace yet feareth he destruction.

But now that God hath sent me adversity, thou hast troubled all my congregation.

"For though the wicked have never so much to fill his belly, yet God shall send his wrath upon him, and cause his indignation to rain over him:

They send forth their children by flocks, and their sons lead the dance.

Thou hast sent widows away empty and oppressed the poor fatherless.

Now if there be a messenger, one among a thousand sent for to speak unto man, and to show him the right way;

Hear then the sound of his voice, and the noise that goeth out of his mouth.

A roaring voice followeth him: for his glorious majesty giveth such a thunder clap, that, though a man hear it, yet may he not perceive it afterward. It giveth a horrible sound,

Is thine arm then like the arm of God? Maketh thy voice such a sound as his doth?