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Job 40:8

Conservative English Version

Are you trying to prove that you are innocent by accusing me of injustice?

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Why do you take such delight in destroying those you created and in smiling on sinners?

You know I am innocent, but who can defend me against you?

I have prepared my case well, and I am certain to win.

And God is the one who handed me over to this merciless mob.

But God is the one at fault for finding fault with me.

Finally, these three men stopped arguing with Job, because he refused to admit that he was guilty.

Elihu from Buz was there, and he had become upset with Job for blaming God instead of himself.

The mighty God is the one who brings about justice, and you are condemning him.

You are really the one I have sinned against; I have disobeyed you and have done wrong. So it is right and fair for you to correct and punish me.

I, the LORD All-Powerful, have made these plans. No one can stop me now!

Your agreement with death and the world of the dead will be broken. Then angry, roaring waves will sweep over you.

Meet me in court! State your case and prove that you are right.

Israel, you have no right to argue with your Creator. You are merely a clay pot shaped by a potter. The clay doesn't ask, "Why did you make me this way? Where are the handles?"

No, indeed! God tells the truth, even if everyone else is a liar. The Scriptures say about God, "Your words will be proven true, and in court you will win your case."

My friends, I will use an everyday example to explain what I mean. Once someone agrees to something, no one else can change or cancel the agreement.

What I am saying is that the Law cannot change or cancel God's promise that was made 430 years before the Law was given.

In this way a weak and useless command was put aside,




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