But stretch out Your hand and strike everything he owns, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”

“Very well,” the Lord told Satan, “everything he owns is in your power. However, you must not lay a hand on Job himself.” So Satan left the Lord’s presence.

But stretch out Your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”

Isn’t mankind consigned to forced labor on earth?
Are not his days like those of a hired hand?

There is no one to judge between us,
to lay his hand on both of us.

even though You know that I am not wicked
and that there is no one who can deliver from Your hand?

if there is iniquity in your hand, remove it,
and don’t allow injustice to dwell in your tents—

Which of all these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this?

The life of every living thing is in His hand,
as well as the breath of all mankind.

remove Your hand from me,
and do not let Your terror frighten me.

look away from him and let him rest
so that he can enjoy his day like a hired hand.

He wanders about for food, saying, “Where is it?”
He knows the day of darkness is at hand.

For he has stretched out his hand against God
and has arrogantly opposed the Almighty.

Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy,
for God’s hand has struck me.

Look at me and shudder;
put your hand over your mouth.

Today also my complaint is bitter.
His hand is heavy despite my groaning.

By His breath the heavens gained their beauty;
His hand pierced the fleeing serpent.

My strength will be refreshed within me,
and my bow will be renewed in my hand.

You have turned against me with cruelty;
You harass me with Your strong hand.

Yet no one would stretch out his hand
against a ruined man
when he cries out to him for help
because of his distress.

if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great
or because my own hand has acquired so much,

If you are righteous, what do you give Him,
or what does He receive from your hand?

I am so insignificant. How can I answer You?
I place my hand over my mouth.

Then I will confess to you
that your own right hand can deliver you.

Lay a hand on him.
You will remember the battle
and never repeat it!