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Job 40:2

Conservative English Version

but you have argued that I am wrong. Now you must answer me.

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Don't just condemn me! Point out my sin.

But I prefer to argue my case with God All-Powerful--

I am desperate because God All-Powerful refuses to do what is right. As surely as God lives,

Why does God let me live when life is miserable and so bitter?

Why do I go on living when God has me surrounded, and I can't see the road?

Why doesn't God All-Powerful listen and answer? If God has something against me, let him speak up or put it in writing!

So why do you challenge God to answer you?

Now get ready to face me! Can you answer the questions I ask?

I am the LORD All-Powerful,

Am I the sea or a sea monster? Is that why you imprison me?

Not once in a thousand times could we win our case if we took him to court.

Everything that happens was decided long ago. We humans know what we are like, and we can't argue with God, because he is too strong for us.

Did the LORD ask anyone to teach him wisdom and justice? Who gave him knowledge and understanding?

My protector is nearby; no one can stand here to accuse me of wrong.

Babylonia challenged me, the LORD God All-Powerful, but that nation doesn't know it is caught in a trap that I set.

Ezekiel, I hear the people of Israel using the old saying, "Sour grapes eaten by parents leave a sour taste in the mouths of their children."

they began complaining to the owner of the vineyard.

We would make the Lord jealous if we did that. And we are not stronger than the Lord.

The Scriptures ask, "Has anyone ever known the thoughts of the Lord or given him advice?" But we understand what Christ is thinking.




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