Thematic Bible
Job 22:1 (show verse)
Then in response, Eliphaz from Teman said:
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Job 22:2 (show verse)
"Can a human being be useful to God, since he, who is wise, is sufficient to himself?
Job 22:3 (show verse)
Will it please the Almighty if you are innocent, or does he profit if your life is blameless?
Job 22:4 (show verse)
Will he acquit you just because you fear him, and render a verdict on your behalf?
Job 22:5 (show verse)
Your wickedness is great, isn't it? There's no limit to your iniquity, is there?
Job 22:6 (show verse)
"After all, you've taken collateral from your relatives for no reason; you stripped the naked of their clothing.
Job 22:7 (show verse)
You've neglected to give water to the weary, and you've withheld food from the hungry.
Job 22:8 (show verse)
The land belongs to the powerful, and the privileged thrive in it.
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Job 22:9 (show verse)
You sent away widows empty-handed, and broke the outstretched arms of orphans.
Job 22:10 (show verse)
That's why disaster surrounds you, terror suddenly overwhelms you,
Job 22:11 (show verse)
you see nothing but darkness, and a flood of troubles drowns you."
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Job 22:12 (show verse)
"Isn't God in heaven above? Consider how far away the stars are, and how lofty they are!
Job 22:13 (show verse)
You've asked, "What does God know? Can he sort through pitch black darkness?'
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Job 22:14 (show verse)
Thick clouds cover him so he can't see as he walks back and forth at heaven's horizon.
Job 22:15 (show verse)
"Will you keep walking on the traditional path that sinners have tread,
Job 22:16 (show verse)
who were snatched away before their time; when their foundation was swept away by a river?
Job 22:17 (show verse)
They told God, "Get away from us!' and "What will the Almighty do to them?'
Job 22:18 (show verse)
"Though God fills their houses with good things, the counsel of the wicked will remain far from me.
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Job 22:19 (show verse)
The righteous will see this and rejoice; the innocent will insult him, saying,
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Job 22:20 (show verse)
"Our enemies are sure to be destroyed, and fire will burn up what's left of their riches."
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Job 22:21 (show verse)
"Get to know God, and you'll be at peace with him, and then prosperity will come to you.
Job 22:22 (show verse)
Accept what he has to teach you, and treasure his words in your heart.
Job 22:23 (show verse)
"If you return to the Almighty you'll be restored, as you remove iniquity from your household.
Job 22:24 (show verse)
Bury your gold nuggets in the dust, and your source of gold among the stones in a streambed,
Job 22:25 (show verse)
and then the Almighty will be your gold and your refined silver.
Job 22:26 (show verse)
"Then you'll take delight in the Almighty; and will turn your face toward God.
Job 22:27 (show verse)
You'll entreat him and he'll listen to you as you fulfill your vows.
Job 22:28 (show verse)
When you make a decision on something, it will be established for you, and light will brighten your way.
Job 22:29 (show verse)
"For when they're humbled, you may respond; "It's their pride!' but he delivers the humble.
Job 22:30 (show verse)
He'll even deliver the guilty, who will be delivered through your innocence."