Thematic Bible

Job 5:1

"Cry out, won't you! Is there anyone who will answer you? To whom will you turn among the holy ones?

Job 5:2

For wrath will slay a fool; zealous anger will kill the naive.

Job 5:3

"I myself saw a fool becoming established, but I suddenly cursed where he lived.

Job 5:4

His children are far from deliverance; they'll be maltreated before they leave home, with no one to rescue them.

Job 5:5

Then the hungry will devour his harvest, snatching it even from the midst of thorns, while the thirsty covet their wealth.

Job 5:6

For wickedness doesn't crop up from dust, nor does trouble sprout out of the ground;

Job 5:7

But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward."

Job 5:8

"Now as for me, I would seek God if I were you; I would commit my case to God.

Job 5:9

He is always doing great things that cannot be explained, countless awesome deeds.

Job 5:10

He sends rain on the surface of the earth, and waters the surface of the open country.

Job 5:11

He sets the lowly on high, and lifts those who mourn to safety.

Job 5:12

He frustrates the plans of the crafty; so that what they work for never succeeds.

Job 5:13

He captures the wise in their own craftiness, bringing a quick end to their cunning advice.

Job 5:14

They meet with darkness in broad daylight; at noonday they grope around as if it were night.

Job 5:15

So he delivers from the sword of their mouth the poor from the power of the mighty.

Job 5:16

Therefore there is hope for those who are poor, and iniquity shuts its mouth.

Job 5:17

"Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty,

Job 5:18

because though he wounds, but then applies bandages; though he strikes, his hands still heal.

Job 5:19

"He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won't touch you throughout the seventh.

Job 5:20

He will deliver you from death by famine; in war from the power of the sword.

Job 5:21

You'll be protected from the accusing tongue; you need not fear destruction when it heads your way.

Job 5:22

You'll laugh at destruction and famine; and you need not fear the beasts of the earth.

Job 5:23

For you'll have a pact with the stones in the field; and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you.

Job 5:24

You'll know that your home is secure; when you search your possessions, and nothing will be missing.

Job 5:25

You'll know that you'll have many children; and that your offspring will be like the grass of the earth.

Job 5:26

You'll go to your grave at a ripe old age; like a stack of grain that's harvested at just the right time.

Job 5:27

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