The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 1 , Then Zophar the Naamathite replied to Job:
11:2 'Shouldn't someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by talking a lot?
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 2 , 'Shouldn't someone answer this torrent of words? Is a person proved innocent just by talking a lot?
11:3 Should I remain silent while you babble on? When you mock God, shouldn't someone make you ashamed?
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 3 , Should I remain silent while you babble on? When you mock God, shouldn't someone make you ashamed?
11:4 You claim, `My teaching is pure,' and `I am clean in the sight of God.'
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 4 , You claim, `My teaching is pure,' and `I am clean in the sight of God.'
11:5 If only God would speak; if only he would tell you what he thinks!
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 5 , If only God would speak; if only he would tell you what he thinks!
11:6 If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 6 , If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is not a simple matter. Listen! God is doubtless punishing you far less than you deserve!
11:7 'Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything there is to know about the Almighty?
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 7 , 'Can you solve the mysteries of God? Can you discover everything there is to know about the Almighty?
11:8 Such knowledge is higher than the heavens--but who are you? It is deeper than the underworld--what can you know in comparison to him?
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 8 , Such knowledge is higher than the heavens--but who are you? It is deeper than the underworld--what can you know in comparison to him?
11:9 It is broader than the earth and wider than the sea.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 9 , It is broader than the earth and wider than the sea.
11:10 If God comes along and puts a person in prison, or if he calls the court to order, who is going to stop him?
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 10 , If God comes along and puts a person in prison, or if he calls the court to order, who is going to stop him?
11:11 For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 11 , For he knows those who are false, and he takes note of all their sins.
11:12 An empty-headed person won't become wise any more than a wild donkey can bear human offspring!
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 12 , An empty-headed person won't become wise any more than a wild donkey can bear human offspring!
11:13 'If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer!
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 13 , 'If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer!
11:14 Get rid of your sins and leave all iniquity behind you.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 14 , Get rid of your sins and leave all iniquity behind you.
11:15 Then your face will brighten in innocence. You will be strong and free of fear.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 15 , Then your face will brighten in innocence. You will be strong and free of fear.
11:16 You will forget your misery. It will all be gone like water under the bridge.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 16 , You will forget your misery. It will all be gone like water under the bridge.
11:17 Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Any darkness will be as bright as morning.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 17 , Your life will be brighter than the noonday. Any darkness will be as bright as morning.
11:18 You will have courage because you will have hope. You will be protected and will rest in safety.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 18 , You will have courage because you will have hope. You will be protected and will rest in safety.
11:19 You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 19 , You will lie down unafraid, and many will look to you for help.
11:20 But the wicked will lose hope. They have no escape. Their hope becomes despair.'
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 11 , Verse 20 , But the wicked will lose hope. They have no escape. Their hope becomes despair.'
