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Then Zophar from Naamah answered Job and said, |
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"This flood of words should be answered! Does all this talking make Job right? |
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Do you think we don't have an answer for you? Do you think no one will warn you when you laugh at God? |
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You say to God, 'My arguments are right, and you can see I am pure.' |
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I wish God would answer you and tell you that you are wrong. |
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He could tell you the secret of wisdom. He would tell you that every story has two sides. You can be sure of this: God is not punishing you as much as he should. |
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"Do you think you really understand God? Do you completely understand God All-Powerful? |
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That knowledge is higher than the heavens and deeper than the place of death. So what can you do? How can you learn it all? |
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It is greater than the earth and bigger than the seas. |
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"If God decides to arrest you and take you to court, no one could stop him. |
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God knows who is worthless. When he sees evil, he remembers it. |
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A wild donkey cannot give birth to a man, and a stupid person will never become wise. |
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Prepare your heart to serve only God. Lift your arms and pray to him. |
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Put away the sin that you still hold on to. Don't keep evil in your tent. |
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If you would do that, you could look to God without shame. You could stand strong and not be afraid. |
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Then you could forget your troubles, like water that has already passed by. |
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Your life would be brighter than the sunshine at noon. Life's darkest hours would shine like the morning sun. |
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Then you would feel safe, because there would be hope. God would care for you and give you rest. |
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You could lie down to rest, and no one would bother you. Many people would come to you for help. |
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Evil people might look for help, but they will not escape their troubles. Their hope leads only to death." |
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