Job 11 (NET)

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Job 11:1¹Then Zophar the Naamathite spoke up and said:Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:2²“Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:3³Should people remain silent at your idle talk, and should no one rebuke you when you mock?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:4⁴For you have said, ‘My teaching is flawless, and I am pure in your sight.’Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:5⁵But if only God would speak, if only he would open his lips against you,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:6⁶and reveal to you the secrets of wisdom— for true wisdom has two sides — so that you would know that God has forgiven some of your sins.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:7⁷“Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:8⁸It is higher than the heavens—what can you do? It is deeper than Sheol —what can you know?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:9⁹Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:10¹⁰If he comes by and confines you and convenes a court, then who can prevent him?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:11¹¹For he knows deceitful men; when he sees evil, will he not consider it?Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:12¹²But an empty man will become wise, when a wild donkey’s colt is born a human being.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:13¹³“As for you, if you prove faithful, and if you stretch out your hands toward him,Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:14¹⁴if iniquity is in your hand—put it far away, and do not let evil reside in your tents.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:15¹⁵For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:16¹⁶For you will forget your trouble; you will remember it like water that has flowed away.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:17¹⁷And life will be brighter than the noonday; though there be darkness, it will be like the morning.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:18¹⁸And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:19¹⁹You will lie down with no one to make you afraid, and many will seek your favor.Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

Job 11:20²⁰But the eyes of the wicked fail, and escape eludes them; their one hope is to breathe their last.”Copy Link KJV+Strong’s Many Bible Versions

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