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1Then Job replied:

1In rebuttal, Job replied:

2“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales.

2"If only my grief could be weighed; or my calamity piled together on a balance scale!

3For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash.

3It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly:

4For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.

4"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!

5Does a wild donkey bray over fresh grass, or an ox low over its fodder?

5"Will the wild donkey bray from hunger if fresh grass is beside him? Will the ox low from distress if it is near its feed?

6Is tasteless food eaten without salt, or is there flavor in the white of an egg?

6Tasteless food isn't eaten without salt, is it? Is there any taste in an egg white?

7My soul refuses to touch them; they are loathsome food to me.

7I cannot bring myself to touch them; food like this makes me sick."

8If only my request were granted and God would fulfill my hope:

8"Who will grant my wish? I wish God would grant what I'm hoping for:

9that God would be willing to crush me, to unleash His hand and cut me off!

9that God would just be willing to crush me; that he would let loose and eliminate me!

10It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

10At least I could still take comfort and rejoice in unceasing anguish, for I didn't conceal what the Holy One has to say.

11What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What is my future, that I should be patient?

11"Do I have the strength to wait? And why should I be patient?

12Is my strength like that of stone, or my flesh made of bronze?

12Am I as strong as a rock? Am I some kind of iron man?

13Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?

13There is no help within me, is there? My resources have been driven away from me, haven't they?

14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

14The friend shows gracious love for his friend, even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.

15But my brothers are as faithless as wadis, as seasonal streams that overflow,

15But my brothers have acted treacherously like a cascading river, like torrential rivers that overflow.

16darkened because of the ice and the inflow of melting snow,

16Filled with waters made cold by ice, they are where the snow goes to hide.

17but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat.

17But then the snow melts, and they disappear; when warmed, they evaporate from their stream beds.

18Caravans turn aside from their routes; they go into the wasteland and perish.

18Travelers divert in their route; they go into a wasteland and die.

19The caravans of Tema look for water; the travelers of Sheba hope to find it.

19Travelers from Tema search intently; caravans from Sheba hope to find them.

20They are confounded because they had hoped; their arrival brings disappointment.

20For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far.

21For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.

21"And now you're all just like them, aren't you? You see my terror and are terrified.

22Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;

22When did I ever ask you for anything, say 'Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

23deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?

23or say 'Deliver me from my enemy's control,' or 'Redeem me from the domination of ruthless people'?"

24Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.

24"Instruct me, and I'll remain silent. Help me understand where I've gone astray.

25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?

25The truth can be painful, but what has your argument proven?

26Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?

26Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?

27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.

27Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan; and barter to buy your friend!

28But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?

28Now be willing to face me, and I won't lie to your face.

29Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.

29Repent! Let there be no injustice; Change your ways! My vindication is at stake.

30Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?

30Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"

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