| International Standard Version | International Standard Version |
| 1Elihu responded again and said: | 1Elihu responded again and said: |
| 2"Be patient with me a moment longer, and I'll show you that there's more to say on God's behalf. | 2"Be patient with me a moment longer, and I'll show you that there's more to say on God's behalf. |
| 3I'll take what I know to its logical conclusion and ascribe righteousness to my Creator, | 3I'll take what I know to its logical conclusion and ascribe righteousness to my Creator, |
| 4because what I have to say isn't deceptive, and the one who has perfect knowledge is with you." | 4because what I have to say isn't deceptive, and the one who has perfect knowledge is with you." |
| 5"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart. | 5"Indeed God is mighty and he doesn't show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart. |
| 6He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted. | 6He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted. |
| 7He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted. | 7He won't stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted. |
| 8"If they're bound in chains, caught in ropes of affliction, | 8"If they're bound in chains, caught in ropes of affliction, |
| 9he'll reveal their actions to them, when their transgressions have become excessive. | 9he'll reveal their actions to them, when their transgressions have become excessive. |
| 10He opens their ears and instructs them, commanding them to repent from evil. | 10He opens their ears and instructs them, commanding them to repent from evil. |
| 11If they listen and serve him, they'll finish their lives in prosperity and their years will be pleasant. | 11If they listen and serve him, they'll finish their lives in prosperity and their years will be pleasant. |
| 12"But if they won't listen, they'll perish by the sword and die in their ignorance. | 12"But if they won't listen, they'll perish by the sword and die in their ignorance. |
| 13The godless at heart cherish anger; they won't cry out for help when God afflicts them. | 13The godless at heart cherish anger; they won't cry out for help when God afflicts them. |
| 14They die in their youth; and their life will end among temple prostitutes. | 14They die in their youth; and their life will end among temple prostitutes. |
| 15He'll deliver the afflicted through their afflictions and open their ears when they are oppressed." | 15He'll deliver the afflicted through their afflictions and open their ears when they are oppressed." |
| 16"Indeed, he drew you away from the brink of distress to a spacious place without constraints, filling your festive table with bountiful food. | 16"Indeed, he drew you away from the brink of distress to a spacious place without constraints, filling your festive table with bountiful food. |
| 17But now you are occupied with the case of the wicked; but justice and judgment will be served. | 17But now you are occupied with the case of the wicked; but justice and judgment will be served. |
| 18So that no one entices you with riches, don't let a large ransom turn you astray. | 18So that no one entices you with riches, don't let a large ransom turn you astray. |
| 19"Will your wealth sustain you when you're in distress, despite your most powerful efforts? | 19"Will your wealth sustain you when you're in distress, despite your most powerful efforts? |
| 20Don't long for night, when people vanish in their place. | 20Don't long for night, when people vanish in their place. |
| 21Be careful! Don't turn to evil, because of this you will be tried by more than affliction. | 21Be careful! Don't turn to evil, because of this you will be tried by more than affliction. |
| 22"Indeed, God is exalted in his power. Who is like him as a teacher? | 22"Indeed, God is exalted in his power. Who is like him as a teacher? |
| 23Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, 'You are wrong, aren't you?' | 23Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, 'You are wrong, aren't you?' |
| 24Remember to magnify his awesome activities, about which mortal man has sung. | 24Remember to magnify his awesome activities, about which mortal man has sung. |
| 25All of mankind sees him; human beings observe him from afar off." | 25All of mankind sees him; human beings observe him from afar off." |
| 26"God is truly awesome, beyond what we know; the number of his years is unknowable. | 26"God is truly awesome, beyond what we know; the number of his years is unknowable. |
| 27He draws up drops of water, distilling it to rain and mist. | 27He draws up drops of water, distilling it to rain and mist. |
| 28When the clouds pour down; they drop their rain on all of humanity. | 28When the clouds pour down; they drop their rain on all of humanity. |
| 29"Furthermore, can anyone understand cloud patterns, or the thundering in his pavilion? | 29"Furthermore, can anyone understand cloud patterns, or the thundering in his pavilion? |
| 30He scatters his lightning above it, and covers the bottom of the sea. | 30He scatters his lightning above it, and covers the bottom of the sea. |
| 31He uses them to judge some people and give food to many. | 31He uses them to judge some people and give food to many. |
| 32His hands are covered with lightning that he commands to strike his designated target. | 32His hands are covered with lightning that he commands to strike his designated target. |
| 33His thunder declares his presence; and tells the animals what is coming." | 33His thunder declares his presence; and tells the animals what is coming." |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. |
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