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1 Then Elihu said:
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Then Elihu said:
2 “Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
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“Hear my words, you wise men; listen to me, you men of learning.
3 For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.
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For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.
4 Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
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Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
5 “Job says, ‘I am innocent, but God denies me justice.
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“Job says, ‘I am innocent, but God denies me justice.
6 Although I am right, I am considered a liar; although I am guiltless, his arrow inflicts an incurable wound.’
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Although I am right, I am considered a liar; although I am guiltless, his arrow inflicts an incurable wound.’
7 Is there anyone like Job, who drinks scorn like water?
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Is there anyone like Job, who drinks scorn like water?
8 He keeps company with evildoers; he associates with the wicked.
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He keeps company with evildoers; he associates with the wicked.
9 For he says, ‘There is no profit in trying to please God.’
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For he says, ‘There is no profit in trying to please God.’
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.