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

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

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God hath fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I only have 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 carried them away, yes, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only have 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 have escaped alone to tell thee.

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

If we essay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can refrain from speaking?

But now it hath come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.

Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off;

Call now, if there is any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints 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.

I have sinned; what shall I do to thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against 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 prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

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

If he shall destroy him 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 dwelling place of the wicked shall come to naught.

Is it good to thee that thou shouldst oppress, that thou shouldst despise the work of thy hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again?

And these things hast thou hid in thy heart: I know that this is with thee.

Should thy falsehoods 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, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thy iniquity deserveth.

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

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

But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:

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

Only do not two things to me: then will I not hide myself from thee.

And dost thou open thy eyes upon such one, and bring me into judgment with thee?

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

Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thy hands.

Thy own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yes, thy own lips testify against thee.

Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?

Why doth thy heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at,

I will show thee, hear me; and that which I have seen, I will declare;

Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?

Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?

He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of its place?

Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

Therefore snares are around thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;

Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: by this good shall come to thee.

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

Thou shalt make thy prayer to him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

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

I cry to thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me not.

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.

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

If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

If not, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.

For thou saidst, What advantage will it be to thee? and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin?

I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.

Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table would be full of fatness.

But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.

Because there is wrath, beware lest he take thee away with his stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.

Have the gates of death been opened to thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shades of death?

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

Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say to thee, Here we are?

Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?

Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?

Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

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

Then will I also confess to thee that thy own right hand can save thee.

Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.

Will he make many supplications to thee? will he speak soft words to thee?

Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?

I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withheld from thee.

Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will ask of thee, and declare thou to me.

I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now my eye seeth thee.

And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, the LORD 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.