a messenger approached Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the female donkeys were grazing nearby

But he replied to her, "You're talking like foolish women do. Are we to accept what is good from God but not tragedy?" Throughout all of this, Job did not sin by what he said.

and sat with Job on the ground for a full week without saying a word, since they could see the great extent of his anguish.

This is what Job said:

It's been my experience that those who plow the soil of iniquity and those who sow the seed of trouble will reap their harvest!

"Look! We have thought all this through, and what we've said is true; So please listen and learn for your own good!"

Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"

For I've said, "My bed will comfort me; my couch will ease my burdens while I complain.'

"What is a human being, that you make so much of him; that you set your affections on him,

Then in response, Bildad from Shuah said:

There is not yet a mediator between us, who would set his hand on the two of us,

You've said, "My teaching is flawless; I'm clean in God's sight.'

Since his days have been determined, the number of his months is known to you. You've set his limit and he cannot exceed it.

"Won't you keep me safe in the afterlife? Conceal me until your anger subsides. Set an appointment for me, then remember me.

In response, Job said:

In response, Job said:

He is breaking me down on every side, and now it's too late for me; he has uprooted my hopes like a tree.

Though evil tastes sweet in his mouth, though he conceals it under his tongue,

In response, Job said:

The runoff from the streams will seem sweet to him; everyone will follow after him; countless crows march ahead of him.

Then in response, Eliphaz from Teman said:

If only I knew where to find him, I would visit him where he has taken his seat.

My feet stay where his footsteps lead; I kept on his pathway and haven't turned aside.

I haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."

"Then there are those who rebel against the light; they are not acquainted with its ways; and they don't stay on its course.

Bildad from Shuah responded and said:

Job continued with his discussion and said:

It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature and hidden even from the birds in the skies.

Abaddon and death said, "We did hear a rumor about it.'

He set in place ordinances for the rain; and determined the pathway for thunder that accompanies lightning.

"Whenever I went out to the city gate, a seat had been reserved for me in the plaza.

After I spoke, they had nothing to say, when what I said hit them.

I set an example of the way to live, as a leader would; I lived like a king among his army; like one who comforts mourners."

They abhor me they keep their distance from me; but they don't refrain from spitting at the sight of me.

People in my household have said, "We cannot find anyone who has not been satisfied with his meat,' haven't they?

Barachel's son Elihu from Buz responded and said: "I'm younger than you are. Because you're older, I was terrified to tell you what I know.

"You spoke clearly so I could hear; I've heard what you've said:

Elihu continued speaking, and said:

In response, Elihu said:

Elihu responded again and said:

The LORD responded to Job from the whirlwind and said:

Who set its measurement? Am I to assume you know? Who stretched a boundary line over it?

On what were its bases set? Who laid its corner stone

when I proscribed a boundary for it, set in place bars and doors for it;

and said, "You may come only this far and no more. Your majestic waves will stop here.'?

A quiver of arrows rattles against his side, along with a flashing spear and a lance.

Then Job replied to the LORD. He said: