Job’s Character and Wealth (James 5:7–12)
1 CPDV There was a man in the land of Uz named Job, and he was a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil. BSB BSB: There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.
2 CPDV And there had been born to him seven sons and three daughters. BSB BSB: He had seven sons and three daughters,
3 CPDV And his possession was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, along with five hundred pairs of oxen and five hundred she-donkeys, and also a very large family. And this man was great among all the people of the east. BSB BSB: and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East.
4 CPDV And his sons went and made a feast by houses, each one on his day. And sending, they called their three sisters to eat and drink with them. BSB BSB: Job’s sons would take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
5 CPDV And when the days of their feasting had been completed, Job sent to them and sanctified them, and, getting up at dawn, he offered holocausts for each one. For he said, “Perhaps my sons have sinned and have not praised God in their hearts.” So Job did all the days. BSB BSB: And when the days of feasting were over, Job would send for his children to purify them, rising early in the morning to offer burnt offerings for all of them. For Job thought, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job’s regular practice.
Satan’s First Attack 6 CPDV But on a certain day, when the sons of God came to attend in the presence of the Lord, Satan also arrived among them. BSB BSB: One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.
7 CPDV The Lord said to him, “Where do you come from?” Answering, he said, “I have circled the land, and walked around in it.” BSB BSB: “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.”
8 CPDV And the Lord said to him, “Have you not considered my servant, Job? For there is no one like him in the land, a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil.” BSB BSB: Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.”
9 CPDV Answering him, Satan said, “Does Job fear God to no purpose? BSB BSB: Satan answered the LORD, “Does Job fear God for nothing?
10 CPDV Have you not fortified him, as well as his house and every one of his belongings around him, blessed the works of his hands, and his possession has increased in the land? BSB BSB: Have You not placed a hedge on every side around him and his household and all that he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.
11 CPDV But extend your hand a little, and touch all that he possesses, and see if he still praises you to your face.” BSB BSB: But stretch out Your hand and strike all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face.”
12 CPDV Therefore, the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, everything that he has is in your hand, only do not extend your hand against him.” And Satan departed from the face of the Lord. BSB BSB: “Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.
Job Loses His Children and Possessions 13 CPDV So, on a certain day, when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine, in the house of their first-born brother, BSB BSB: One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,
14 CPDV a messenger came to Job, who said, “The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing beside them, BSB BSB: a messenger came and reported to Job: “While the oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby,
15 CPDV and the Sabeans rushed in and carried away everything, and they struck the servants with the sword; and I alone evaded them to tell you.” BSB BSB: the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
16 CPDV And while he was still speaking, another arrived, and he said, “The fire of God fell from heaven, and, having struck the sheep and the servants, it consumed them; and I alone escaped to tell you.” BSB BSB: While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
17 CPDV And while he also was still speaking, another arrived, and he said, “The Chaldeans organized three attacks, and advanced on the camels and took them; and not only that, but they have struck the servants with the sword; and I alone fled to tell you.” BSB BSB: While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
18 CPDV He was still speaking, and behold, another entered, and he said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine in the house of their first-born brother, BSB BSB: While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,
19 CPDV when suddenly a severe wind rushed forth from a region of the desert and shook the four corners of the house, which collapsed and crushed your children, and they are dead; and I alone escaped to tell you.” BSB BSB: when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
20 CPDV Then Job got up and tore his garments, and, having shaved his head, he collapsed on the ground, and worshipped, BSB BSB: Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,
21 CPDV and he said, “Naked I departed from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Just as it pleased the Lord, so has it been done. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” BSB BSB: saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
22 CPDV In all this, Job did not sin by his lips, nor did he speak any foolish thing against God. BSB BSB: In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing.
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