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Job 11

The Message Bible MSG

1 Now it was the turn of Zophar from Naamath:

2 "What a flood of words! Shouldn't we put a stop to it? Should this kind of loose talk be permitted?

3 Job, do you think you can carry on like this and we'll say nothing? That we'll let you rail and mock and not step in?

4 You claim, 'My doctrine is sound and my conduct impeccable.'

5 How I wish God would give you a piece of his mind, tell you what's what!

6 I wish he'd show you how wisdom looks from the inside, for true wisdom is mostly 'inside.' But you can be sure of this, you haven't gotten half of what you deserve.

7 "Do you think you can explain the mystery of God? Do you think you can diagram God Almighty?

8 God is far higher than you can imagine, far deeper than you can comprehend,

9 Stretching farther than earth's horizons, far wider than the endless ocean.

10 If he happens along, throws you in jail then hauls you into court, can you do anything about it?

11 He sees through vain pretensions, spots evil a long way off - no one pulls the wool over his eyes!

12 Hollow men, hollow women, will wise up about the same time mules learn to talk. Reach Out to God

13 "Still, if you set your heart on God and reach out to him,

14 If you scrub your hands of sin and refuse to entertain evil in your home,

15 You'll be able to face the world unashamed and keep a firm grip on life, guiltless and fearless.

16 You'll forget your troubles; they'll be like old, faded photographs.

17 Your world will be washed in sunshine, every shadow dispersed by dayspring.

18 Full of hope, you'll relax, confident again; you'll look around, sit back, and take it easy.

19 Expansive, without a care in the world, you'll be hunted out by many for your blessing.

20 But the wicked will see none of this. They're headed down a dead-end road with nothing to look forward to - nothing."

New Living Translation NLT

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied to Job:

2 “Shouldn’t someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by a lot of talking?

3 Should I remain silent while you babble on? When you mock God, shouldn’t someone make you ashamed?

4 You claim, ‘My beliefs are pure,’ and ‘I am clean in the sight of God.’

5 If only God would speak; if only he would tell you what he thinks!

6 If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!

7 “Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything about the Almighty?

8 Such knowledge is higher than the heavens— and who are you? It is deeper than the underworld — what do you know?

9 It is broader than the earth and wider than the sea.

10 If God comes and puts a person in prison or calls the court to order, who can stop him?

11 For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins.

12 An empty-headed person won’t become wise any more than a wild donkey can bear a human child.

13 “If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer!

14 Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you.

15 Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear.

16 You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away.

17 Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Even darkness will be as bright as morning.

18 Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.

19 You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.

20 But the wicked will be blinded. They will have no escape. Their only hope is death.”