But put forth thy hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will renounce thee to thy face.

and the Sabeans fell upon them , and took them away: yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have taken them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

and, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

But put forth thy hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will renounce thee to thy face.

If one assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?

But now it is come unto thee, and thou faintest; It toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.

Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? Or where were the upright cut off?

Call now; is there any that will answer thee? And to which of the holy ones wilt thou turn?

He will deliver thee in six troubles; Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

In famine he will redeem thee from death; And in war from the power of the sword.

For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field; And the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.

If I have sinned, what do I unto thee, O thou watcher of men? Why hast thou set me as a mark for thee, So that I am a burden to myself?

If thou wert pure and upright: Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.

For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out:

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?

If he be destroyed from his place, Then it shall deny him,'saying , I have not seen thee.

They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; And the tent of the wicked shall be no more.

Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, That thou shouldest despise the work of thy hands, And shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast fashioned me as clay; And wilt thou bring me into dust again?

Yet these things thou didst hide in thy heart; I know that this is with thee:

Should thy boastings make men hold their peace? And when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?

But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against thee,

And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.

And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; Yea, thou shalt search about thee , and shalt take thy rest in safety.

Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; Yea, many shall make suit unto thee.

But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; And the birds of the heavens, and they shall tell thee:

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; And the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

And dost thou open thine eyes upon such a one, And bringest me into judgment with thee?

Seeing his days are determined, The number of his months is with thee, And thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass;

Thou wouldest call, and I would answer thee: Thou wouldest have a desire to the work of thy hands.

Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I; Yea, thine own lips testify against thee.

Are the consolations of God too small for thee, Even the word that is gentle toward thee?

Why doth thy heart carry thee away? And why do thine eyes flash,

I will show thee, hear thou me; And that which I have seen I will declare:

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provoketh thee that thou answerest?

Thou that tearest thyself in thine anger, Shall the earth be forsaken for thee? Or shall the rock be removed out of its place?

Is it for thy fear of him that he reproveth thee, That he entereth with thee into judgment?

Therefore snares are round about thee, And sudden fear troubleth thee,

Or darkness, so that thou canst not see, And abundance of waters cover thee.

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee.

Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, And lay up his words in thy heart.

And the Almighty will be thy treasure, And precious silver unto thee.

Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he will hear thee; And thou shalt pay thy vows.

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.

When they cast thee down, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person he will save.

To whom hast thou uttered words? And whose spirit came forth from thee?

I cry unto thee, and thou dost not answer me: I stand up, and thou gazest at me.

Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech, And hearken to all my words.

Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, Neither shall my pressure be heavy upon thee.

Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.

If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee.

If not, hearken thou unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.

That thou sayest, What advantage will it be unto thee? And , What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?

I will answer thee, And thy companions with thee.

Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God's behalf.

For truly my words are not false: One that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

Yea, he would have allured thee out of distress Into a broad place, where there is no straitness; And that which is set on thy table would be full of fatness.

But thou art full of the judgment of the wicked: Judgment and justice take hold on thee .

For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.

Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

Have the gates of death been revealed unto thee? Or hast thou seen the gates of the shadow of death?

Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, That abundance of waters may cover thee?

Canst thou send forth lightnings, that they may go, And say unto thee, Here we are?

Will the wild-ox be content to serve thee? Or will he abide by thy crib?

Canst thou bind the wild-ox with his band in the furrow? Or will he harrow the valleys after thee?

Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.

Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

Then will I also confess of thee That thine own right hand can save thee.

Behold now, behemoth, which I made as well as thee; He eateth grass as an ox.

Will he make many supplications unto thee? Or will he speak soft words unto thee?

Will he make a covenant with thee, That thou shouldest take him for a servant for ever?

Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak; I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; But now mine eye seeth thee:

And it was so, that, after Jehovah had spoken these words unto Job, Jehovah said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends; for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.