Job.1.1
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion.
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In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.
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There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.
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There was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless, a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.
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And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.
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He had seven sons and three daughters.
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He had seven sons and three daughters,
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And seven sons and three daughters were born to him.
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He had seven sons and three daughters.
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His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
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He was also very wealthy--seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants--the most influential man in all the East!
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and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and had a large number of servants. He was the greatest man among all the people of the East.
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Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.
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He owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, and five hundred female donkeys, and he employed many servants. He was, in fact, the richest person in that entire area.
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And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
Job.1.4
His sons used to take turns hosting parties in their homes, always inviting their three sisters to join them in their merrymaking.
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His sons used to take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
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And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
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Every year when Job's sons had birthdays, they invited their brothers and sisters to join them for a celebration. On these occasions they would get together to eat and drink.
Job.1.5
And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
Job.1.5
When the parties were over, Job would get up early in the morning and sacrifice a burnt offering for each of his children, thinking, "Maybe one of them sinned by defying God inwardly." Job made a habit of this sacrificial atonement, just in case they'd sinned.
Job.1.5
When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would send and have them purified. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, "Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts." This was Job's regular custom.
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So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, "It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts." Thus Job did regularly.
Job.1.5
When these celebrations ended--and sometimes they lasted several days--Job would purify his children. He would get up early in the morning and offer a burnt offering for each of them. For Job said to himself, "Perhaps my children have sinned and have cursed God in their hearts." This was Job's regular practice.
Job.1.6
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
Job.1.6
One day when the angels came to report to GOD, Satan, who was the Designated Accuser, came along with them.
Job.1.6
One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.
Job.1.6
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them.
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One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan the Accuser came with them.
Job.1.7
And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
Job.1.7
GOD singled out Satan and said, "What have you been up to?" Satan answered GOD, "Going here and there, checking things out on earth."
Job.1.7
The LORD said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered the LORD, "From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it."
Job.1.7
And the LORD said to Satan, "From where do you come?" So Satan answered the LORD and said, "From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it."
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"Where have you come from?" the LORD asked Satan. And Satan answered the LORD, "I have been going back and forth across the earth, watching everything that's going on."
Job.1.8
And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
Job.1.8
GOD said to Satan, "Have you noticed my friend Job? There's no one quite like him--honest and true to his word, totally devoted to God and hating evil."
Job.1.8
Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil."
Job.1.8
Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?"
Job.1.8
Then the LORD asked Satan, "Have you noticed my servant Job? He is the finest man in all the earth--a man of complete integrity. He fears God and will have nothing to do with evil."
Job.1.9
Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
Job.1.9
Satan retorted, "So do you think Job does all that out of the sheer goodness of his heart?
Job.1.9
"Does Job fear God for nothing?" Satan replied.
Job.1.9
So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing?
Job.1.9
Satan replied to the LORD, "Yes, Job fears God, but not without good reason!
Job.1.10
Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
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Why, no one ever had it so good! You pamper him like a pet, make sure nothing bad ever happens to him or his family or his possessions, bless everything he does--he can't lose!
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"Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land.
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Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.
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You have always protected him and his home and his property from harm. You have made him prosperous in everything he does. Look how rich he is!
Job.1.11
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Job.1.11
"But what do you think would happen if you reached down and took away everything that is his? He'd curse you right to your face, that's what."
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But stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face."
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But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!"
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But take away everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face!"
Job.1.12
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Job.1.12
GOD replied, "We'll see. Go ahead--do what you want with all that is his. Just don't hurt him." Then Satan left the presence of GOD.
Job.1.12
The LORD said to Satan, "Very well, then, everything he has is in your hands, but on the man himself do not lay a finger." Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.
Job.1.12
And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person." So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.
Job.1.12
"All right, you may test him," the LORD said to Satan. "Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don't harm him physically." So Satan left the LORD's presence.
Job.1.13
And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
Job.1.13
Sometime later, while Job's children were having one of their parties at the home of the oldest son,
Job.1.13
One day when Job's sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother's house,
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Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house;
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One day when Job's sons and daughters were dining at the oldest brother's house,
Job.1.14
And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
Job.1.14
a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys grazing in the field next to us
Job.1.14
a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby,
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and a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them,
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a messenger arrived at Job's home with this news: "Your oxen were plowing, with the donkeys feeding beside them,
Job.1.15
And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
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when Sabeans attacked. They stole the animals and killed the field hands. I'm the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened."
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and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
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when the Sabeans raided them and took them away--indeed they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
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when the Sabeans raided us. They stole all the animals and killed all the farmhands. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."
Job.1.16
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Job.1.16
While he was still talking, another messenger arrived and said, "Bolts of lightning struck the sheep and the shepherds and fried them--burned them to a crisp. I'm the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened."
Job.1.16
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, "The fire of God fell from the sky and burned up the sheep and the servants, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job.1.16
While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
Job.1.16
While he was still speaking, another messenger arrived with this news: "The fire of God has fallen from heaven and burned up your sheep and all the shepherds. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."
Job.1.17
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Job.1.17
While he was still talking, another messenger arrived and said, "Chaldeans coming from three directions raided the camels and massacred the camel drivers. I'm the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened."
Job.1.17
While he was still speaking, another messenger came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three raiding parties and swept down on your camels and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job.1.17
While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels and took them away, yes, and killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
Job.1.17
While he was still speaking, a third messenger arrived with this news: "Three bands of Chaldean raiders have stolen your camels and killed your servants. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."
Job.1.18
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
Job.1.18
While he was still talking, another messenger arrived and said, "Your children were having a party at the home of the oldest brother
Job.1.18
While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, "Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother's house,
Job.1.18
While he was still speaking, another also came and said, "Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house,
Job.1.18
While he was still speaking, another messenger arrived with this news: "Your sons and daughters were feasting in their oldest brother's home.
Job.1.19
And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
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when a tornado swept in off the desert and struck the house. It collapsed on the young people and they died. I'm the only one to get out alive and tell you what happened."
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when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
Job.1.19
and suddenly a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they are dead; and I alone have escaped to tell you!"
Job.1.19
Suddenly, a powerful wind swept in from the desert and hit the house on all sides. The house collapsed, and all your children are dead. I am the only one who escaped to tell you."
Job.1.20
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,
Job.1.20
Job got to his feet, ripped his robe, shaved his head, then fell to the ground and worshiped:
Job.1.20
At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship
Job.1.20
Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.
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Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground before God.
Job.1.21
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Job.1.21
Naked I came from my mother's womb, naked I'll return to the womb of the earth. GOD gives, GOD takes. God's name be ever blessed.
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and said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised."
Job.1.21
And he said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD."
Job.1.21
He said, "I came naked from my mother's womb, and I will be stripped of everything when I die. The LORD gave me everything I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD!"
Job.1.22
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Job.1.22
Not once through all this did Job sin; not once did he blame God.
Job.1.22
In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.
Job.1.22
In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.
Job.1.22
In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God.
