V. The Speeches of Elihu (32:1-37:24) Elihu’s First Speech 32:1 So these three men refused to answer Job further, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 32:2 Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry. He was angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God. 32:3 With Job’s
Elihu Invites Job’s Attention 33:1 “But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear everything I have to say! 33:2 See now, I have opened my mouth; my tongue in my mouth has spoken. 33:3 My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely. 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath
Elihu’s Second Speech 34:1 Elihu answered: 34:2 “Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men. 34:3 For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food. 34:4 Let us evaluate for ourselves what is right; let us come to know among ourselves what is good. 34:5 For Job says, ‘I am innocent, but God turns away my right. 34:6 Concerning my
Elihu’s Third Speech 35:1 Then Elihu answered: 35:2 “Do you think this to be just: when you say, ‘My right before God.’ 35:3 But you say, ‘What will it profit you,’ and, ‘What do I gain by not sinning?’ 35:4 I will reply to you, and to your friends with you. 35:5 Gaze at the heavens and see; consider the clouds, which are higher
Elihu’s Fourth Speech 36:1 Elihu said further: 36:2 “Be patient with me a little longer and I will instruct you, for I still have words to speak on God’s behalf. 36:3 With my knowledge I will speak comprehensively, and to my Creator I will ascribe righteousness. 36:4 For in truth, my words are not false; it is one complete in knowledge who is with
37:1 At this also my heart pounds and leaps from its place. 37:2 Listen carefully to the thunder of his voice, to the rumbling that proceeds from his mouth. 37:3 Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth. 37:4 After that a voice roars; he thunders with an exalted voice, and he does
The Lord’s First Speech 38:1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: 38:2 “Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge? 38:3 Get ready for a difficult task like a man; I will question you and you will inform me! God’s questions to Job 38:4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you possess
39:1 “Are you acquainted with the way the mountain goats give birth? Do you watch as the wild deer give birth to their young? 39:2 Do you count the months they must fulfill, and do you know the time they give birth? 39:3 They crouch, they bear their young, they bring forth the offspring they have carried. 39:4 Their young grow strong,
Job’s Reply to God’s Challenge 40:1 Then the LORD answered Job: 40:2 “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!” 40:3 Then Job answered the LORD: 40:4 “Indeed, I am completely unworthy – how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself. 40:5
The Description of Leviathan 41:1 (40:25) “Can you pull in Leviathan with a hook, and tie down its tongue with a rope? 41:2 Can you put a cord through its nose, or pierce its jaw with a hook? 41:3 Will it make numerous supplications to you, will it speak to you with tender words? 41:4 Will it make a pact with you, so