448 Elibu reproveth Job.

JOB.

His real to speak.

28 This alfo were an iniquity to be pun-inspiration of the Almighty giveth them ifbed by the judge: for I should have de-understanding. nied the God that is above.

29 If I rejoiced at the deftruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myfelf when evil found him :

So Neither have I suffered my mouth to fin by wishing a curfe to his foul.

31 If the men of my tabernacle faid not, Oh that we had of his flesh we cannot be fatisfied.

32 The ftranger did not lodge in the ftreet but I opened my doors to the traveller.

$3 If I covered my tranfgreffions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bofor:

S4 Did I fear a great multitude? or. Did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept filence, and went not out of the door?

35 O that one would hear me ! Behold, my defire is, that the Almighty would anfwer me, and that mine adverfary had written a book,

36 Surely I would take it upon my fhoulder, and bind it as a crown to me.

87 I would declare unto him the number of my fteps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

9 Great men are not always wife: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I faid, Hearken to me; I alfo will fhew mine opinion.

11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reafons, whilft ye fearched out what to say.

12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that anfwered his words: 13 Left ye fhould fay, We have found out wifdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

14 Now he hath not directed his words againft me neither will I answer him, with your fpeeches.

15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off fpeaking.

16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;}

17 I faid, I will anfwer alfo my part, I alfo will fhew mine opinion.

18 For I am full of matter, the fpirit within me constraineth me.

19 Behold, my belly is as wine, which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

38 It my land cry against me, or that 20 I will fpeak, that I may be refreshthe furrows likewife thereof complain; ed: I will open my lips and answer. 89 If I have eaten the fruits thereof 21 Let me not, I pray you, accept any without money, or have caufed the own-man's perfon, neither let me give flatterers thereof to lofe their life:

1 Elibu is angry with Job and his three friends. 6 He reproveth them for not fatisfying of Job. 16 His zeal to speak. SO thefe three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his

own eyes.

2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the fon of Barachel the Buzite,of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he juftified himself rather than God.

3 Alfo against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no anfwer, and yet had condemned Job. 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had fpoken,because they were elder than he. 5 When Elihu faw that there was no anfwer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

ing titles unto man.

22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in fo doing my Maker would foon take me away.

CHAP.

XXXIII.

1 Elihu offereth bimself instead of God with fincerity and meekness, 10 reafon with Job. 8 He excufeth God from giving man an account of his ways, by bis greatnefs. 31 He inciteth Fob to attention. WHEREFORE, Job, I pray thee, hear my fpeeches, and hearken to all my words.

2 Behold, now I have opened mymouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

5 My words fhall be of the uprightness of my heart and my lips fhall utter knowledge clearly.

4 The fpirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

5 If thou canst anfwer me,fet thy words in order before me, stand up.

6 Behold, I am according to thy with in God's ftead: I alfo am formed out of the clay.

6 And Elihu the fon of Barachel the Buzite anfwered and faid, I am young, and ye are very old, wherefore I was 7 Behold, my terror fhall not make afraid, and durft not fhew you mine thee afraid,neither shall my hand be heavy opinion. upon thee.

7 I faid, Days fhould speak, and multitude of years fhould reach wisdom.

3 But there is a fpirit in man: and the

84Surely thou haft fpoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, faying,

10 Behold, he findeth occafions against me, he counteth me for his enemy: 11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.

12 Behold, in this thou art not juft: I will answer thee, that God is greater than

man.

15 Why doft thou ftrive against him For he giveth net account of any of his

matters.

14 For God fpeaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

15 In a dream, in a vifion of the night, when deep fleep falleth upon men, in Aumberings upon the bed;

16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and fealeth their inftruction,

17 That he may withdraw man from bis purpose, and hide pride from man. 18 He keepeth back his foul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the íword.

19 He is chaftened alfo with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with ftrong pain:

20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his foul dainty meat.

21 His flesh is confumed away, that it cannot be feen; and his bones, that were not feen, flick out.

22 Yea, his foul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the deftroyers.

23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thoufand, to fhew unto man his uprightnefs:

24 Then he is gracious unto him, and faith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ranfom.

25 His flefh fhall be fresher than a child's he fhall return to the days of his youth:

26 He fhall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he fball fee his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.

27 He looketh upon men, and if any fay, I have finned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me

God cannot be unjust. 149 CHAP. XXXIV.

Elibu accuseth Fob for charging God with injuftice. 10 God omnipotent cannot be unjust. 31 Man muft humble himfelfunto God. 84 Elihu reproveib Job. FURTHERMORE, Elihu answered

and faid,

2 Hear my words, O ye wife men: and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge. 3 For the ear trieth words, as the. mouth tafteth meat.

4 Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. 5 For Job hath faid, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment. 6 Should I lie againft my right? My wound is incurable without tranfgreffion. 7 What man is like Job, who drinketh up fcorning like water?

8 Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.

9 For he hath faid, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.

10 Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that be fhould do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that be bould commit iniquity.

11 For the work of man fhall he ren-` der unto him, and caufe every man to find according to bis ways.

12 Yea, furely, God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or, Who hath difpofed the whole world?

14 If he fet his heart upon man, if he gather unto himfelf his fpirit and his breath;

15 All fiefh fhall perish together, and man fhall turn again unto duft.

16 If now thou baft understanding, hear this hearken to the voice of my words.

17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and, Wilt thou condemn him that is most juft?

18 Is it fit to fay to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly? 19 How much less 10 bim that accepteth not the perfons of princes, nor regardeth 28 He will deliver his foul from go-the rich more than the poor? For they all ing into the pit, and his life fhall fee the are the work of his hands. light.

not;

29 Lo, all thefe things worketh God oftentimes with man,

50 To bring back his foul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.

31 Mark well, O job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will fpeak. 52 If thou haft any thing to fay, anfwer me: fpeak, for I defire to juftify thee. 35 If not, hearken unto nie: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wifdom.

31

20 In a moment thall they die, and the people fhall be troubled at midnight, and pafs away: and the mighty fhall be taken away without hands.

21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he feeth all his goings.

22 There is no darkness, nor thadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themfelves.

23 For he will not lay upon man more ban right; that he should enter into judgment with God.

24 He

25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth them in the night, fo that they are destroyed.

26 He striketh them as wicked men in the open fight of others;

27 Because they turned back from him, and would not confider any of his ways: 28 So that they caufe the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.

He fheweth bow God is juft. 9 By reafon of the multitude of oppreffions they make the oppreffed to cry : they cry out by reafon of the arm of the mighty.

10 But none faith, Where is God my Maker, who giveth fongs in the night;

11 Who teacheth us more than the beafts of the earth, and maketh us wifer than the fowls of heaven?

12 There they cry, but none giveth anfwer, because of the pride of evil men. 13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. 29 When he giveth quietnefs, Who then 14 Although thou fayeft thou shalt not can make trouble? And when he hideth fee him, yet judgment is before him; therebis face, Who then can beholdhim? wheth-fore truft thou in him. er it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

30 That the hypocrite reign not, left the people be enfnared.

31 Surely it is meet to be faid unto God, I have borne chaftifement, I will not offend any more :

32 That which I fee not, teach thou me: If I have done iniquity, I will do no

more..

33 Should it be according to thy mind? He will recompenfe it whether thou refufe, or whether thon choofe; and not I: therefore fpeak what thou knoweft.

34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wife man hearken unto me.

35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.

36 My defire is, that Job may be tried unto the end, because of his anfwers for wicked men.

15 But now, because it is not so, he hath vifited in his anger; yet he knoweth it not in great extremity:

16 Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

CHAP. XXXVI.

Elibu fheweth bow God is juft in bis ways, 16 and how fob's fins binder God's bleffings. 24 God's works are 10 be magnified.

ELIHU alfo proceeded, and faid,

2 Suffer me a little, and I will fhew thee that I have yet to 1peak on God's behalf.

3I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my

Maker.

4 For truly my word shall not be false : he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

37 For he addeth rebellion unto his fin, 5 Behold, God is mighty, and despishe clappeth bis hands among us, and mul.eth not any: he is mighty in ftrength and tiplieth his words against God.

CHAP. XXXV.

wildom.

7 He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.

6 He preferveth not the life of the wick1 Comparison is not to be made with God, fed: but giveth right to the poor. because our good or evil cannot extend unto him. 9 Many cry in their afflictions, but are not heard for want of faith. ELIHU fpake moreover, and faid, 2 Thinkeft thou this to be be right, that thou faidft, My righteousness is more

than God's?

8 For thou faidft, What advantage will it be unto thee? and What profit shall I have, if I be cleanfed from my fin? 41 will answer thee, and thy compan

ions with thee.

5 Look unto the heavens, and fee; and behold the clouds which are higher

than thou.

6 If thou finneft, What doeft thou against him or, If thy tranfgreffions be multiplied, What doeft thou unto him?

7 If thou be righteous, What giveft thou him? er, What receiveth he of thine

hand?

8 Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; and thy righteousness may prof the fon of man.

8 And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction;

9 Then he fheweth them their work and their tranfgreffions that they have exceeded.

10 He openeth also their ear to difcipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

11 If they obey and serve him, they fall fpend their days in profperity, and their years in pleasures.

12 But if they obey not, they fhall perith by the fword, and they shall die without knowledge.

18 But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth

Elibu fbeweth Job's fins,&c. Chap. xxxvii. xxxviii.

God to be feared. 451 tion, and openeth their ears in oppreffion.] 6 For he faith to the fnow, Be thou sn 16 Even fo would he have removed the earth; likewife to the fmall rain, and thee out of the ftrait into a broad place, to the great rain of his ftrength. where there is no ftraitnefs: and that 7 He fealeth up the hand of every man : which thould be fet on thy table should that all men may know his work, be full of fatnefs.

17 But thou haft fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and juftice take hold on thee.

18 Because there is wrath, beware left he take thee away with bis ftroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

19 Will he eftcem thy riches? No, not gold, nor all the forces of ftrength.

20 Defire not the night, when people are cut off in their place.

8 Then the beafts go into dens, and remain in their places.

9 Out of the fouth cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

10 By the breath of God froft is given: and the breadth of the waters is ftraitened.

11 Alfo by watering he weareth the thick cloud: he fcattereth his bright cloud:

12 And it is turned round about by his

21 Take heed, regard not iniquitycounfels: that they may do whatfoever or this haft thou chosen rather than af he commandeth them upon the face of Aliction. the world in the earth.

Behold, God exalteth by his power: Who teacheth like him?

23 Who hath enjoined him his way; or, Who can fay, Thou haft wrought iniquity?

24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold.

25 Every man may fee it; man may behold it afar off.

26 Behold, God is great, and we know bim not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.

27 For he maketh fmall the drops of water they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:

28 Which the clouds do drop and diftil upon man abundantly,

15 Doft thou know when God difpofed them, and caused the light of his cloud to thine?

16 Doft thou know the ballancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

17 How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the fouth wind?

18 Haft thou with him spread out the fky, which is ftrong, and as a molten looking glass ?

19 Teach us what we hall fay unto 29 Alfo, Can any understand the fpread-him; for we cannot order our speech by ings of the clouds, or the noife of his reafon of darkness. tabernacle ?

20 Shall it be told him that I speak If a man fpeak, furely he shall be fwal

30 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the fea.lowed up. 51 For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.

32 With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to fbine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.

38 The noife thereof heweth concerning it, the cattle alfo concerning the vapour.

CHAP. XXXVII. 1God is to be feared for bis great works.

21 And now men fee not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth and cleanseth them.

22 Fair weather cometh out of the north with God is terrible majefty.

23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

24 Men do therefore fear him: he re15 His wifdom is unfearchable in them.fpecteth not any that are wife of heart. AT this alfo my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

CHAP XXXVIII.

1 God challengeth Job to answer. & God
by his mighty words, convinceth Job of
ignorance, 31 and of imbecility.
THEN the LORD anfwered Job out
of the whirlwind, and faid,

2 Hear attentively the noife of his voice,
and the found that goeth out of his mouth.
8 He directeth it under the whole
heaven, and his lightning unto the ends
of the earth.
4 After it a voice roareth: he thun-by words without knowledge?
dereth with the voice of his excellency;
and he will not stay them when his voice
is heard.

2 Who is this that darkeneth counfet

3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and antwer

thou me.

5 God thundereth marvellously with 4 Where waft thou when I laid the his voice; great things doeth he which foundations of the earth: Declare, if the we cannot comprchend. haft understanding.

JOB.

12 Haft thou commanded the morn-may go, and fay unto thee, Here we are? ing fince thy days, and caufed the dayfpring to know his place;

36 Who hath put wifdom in the inward parts? or, Who hath given underftanding to the heart?

37 Who can number the clouds in wifdom or, Who can stay the bottles of heaven,

38 When the duft groweth into hardnefs and the clods cleave faft together? 39 Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? Or fill the appetite of the young lions, 40 When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait?

41 Who provideth for the raven his food? When his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.

1

CHAP. XXXIX.

Of the wild goats and binds, 5 of the wild afs, the unicorn, 13 the peacock, fork, and oftrich, 19 the borse, 26 the hawk, 27 the eagle.

KNOWEST thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or, Canft thou mark when the hinds do calve?

2 Canft thou number the months that they fulfil? or, Knoweft thou the time when they bring forth?

8 They bow themfelves, they bring 22 Halt thou entered into the treafures forth their young ones, they caft out their of the fnow?or, Haft thou feen the treaf-forrows. ures of the hail,

4 Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them.

5 Who hath tent out the wild afs free? or, Who hath loofed the bands of the wild afs?

6 Whofe houfe I have made the wildernefs, and the barren land his dwellings. 7 He fcorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.

8 The range of the mountains is his pafture, and he searcheth after every green thing.

9 Will the unicorn be willing to ferve thee, or abide by thy crib ? 10 Canft