Thematic Bible
Job 36:1 (show verse)
Elihu responded again and said:
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Job 36:2 (show verse)
"Be patient with me a moment longer, and I'll show you that there's more to say on God's behalf.
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Job 36:3 (show verse)
I'll take what I know to its logical conclusion and ascribe righteousness to my Creator,
Job 36:4 (show verse)
because what I have to say isn't deceptive, and the one who has perfect knowledge is with you."
Job 36:5 (show verse)
"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart.
Job 36:6 (show verse)
He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted.
Job 36:7 (show verse)
He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted.
Job 36:8 (show verse)
"If they're bound in chains, caught in ropes of affliction,
Job 36:9 (show verse)
he'll reveal their actions to them, when their transgressions have become excessive.
Job 36:10 (show verse)
He opens their ears and instructs them, commanding them to repent from evil.
Job 36:11 (show verse)
If they listen and serve him, they'll finish their lives in prosperity and their years will be pleasant.
Job 36:12 (show verse)
"But if they won't listen, they'll perish by the sword and die in their ignorance.
Job 36:13 (show verse)
The godless at heart cherish anger; they won't cry out for help when God afflicts them.
Job 36:14 (show verse)
They die in their youth; and their life will end among temple prostitutes.
Job 36:15 (show verse)
He'll deliver the afflicted through their afflictions and open their ears when they are oppressed."
Job 36:16 (show verse)
"Indeed, he drew you away from the brink of distress to a spacious place without constraints, filling your festive table with bountiful food.
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Job 36:17 (show verse)
But now you are occupied with the case of the wicked; but justice and judgment will be served.
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Job 36:18 (show verse)
So that no one entices you with riches, don't let a large ransom turn you astray.
Job 36:19 (show verse)
"Will your wealth sustain you when you're in distress, despite your most powerful efforts?
Job 36:20 (show verse)
Don't long for night, when people vanish in their place.
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Job 36:21 (show verse)
Be careful! Don't turn to evil, because of this you will be tried by more than affliction.
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Job 36:22 (show verse)
"Indeed, God is exalted in his power. Who is like him as a teacher?
Job 36:23 (show verse)
Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, "You are wrong, aren't you?'
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Job 36:24 (show verse)
Remember to magnify his awesome activities, about which mortal man has sung.
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Job 36:25 (show verse)
All of mankind sees him; human beings observe him from afar off."
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Job 36:26 (show verse)
"God is truly awesome, beyond what we know; the number of his years is unknowable.
Job 36:27 (show verse)
He draws up drops of water, distilling it to rain and mist.
Job 36:28 (show verse)
When the clouds pour down; they drop their rain on all of humanity.
Job 36:29 (show verse)
"Furthermore, can anyone understand cloud patterns, or the thundering in his pavilion?
Job 36:30 (show verse)
He scatters his lightning above it, and covers the bottom of the sea.
Job 36:31 (show verse)
He uses them to judge some people and give food to many.
Job 36:32 (show verse)
His hands are covered with lightning that he commands to strike his designated target.
Job 36:33 (show verse)
His thunder declares his presence; and tells the animals what is coming."
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