Job 2:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Job replied, “Don't talk like a fool! If we accept blessings from God, we must accept trouble as well.” In all that happened, Job never once said anything against God.

Cross References

Genesis 3:17

The LORD said to the man, “You listened to your wife and ate fruit from that tree. And so, the ground will be under a curse because of what you did. As long as you live, you will have to struggle to grow enough food.

2 Samuel 13:13

Think of me. I'll be disgraced for ever! And think of yourself. Everyone in Israel will say you're nothing but a load of rubbish! Just ask the king, and he will let you marry me.”

2 Samuel 19:22

David said, “Abishai, whatever will I do with you and your brother Joab? Is it your job to tell me who has done wrong? I've been made king of all Israel today, and no one will be put to death!”

2 Samuel 19:28

After all, you could have killed my whole family and me. But instead, you let me eat at your own table. Your Majesty, what more could I ask?”

2 Samuel 24:10

After David had everyone counted, he felt guilty and told the LORD, “What I did was stupid and terribly wrong. LORD, please forgive me.”

2 Chronicles 16:9

The LORD is constantly watching everyone, and he gives strength to those who faithfully obey him. But you have done a foolish thing, and your kingdom will never be at peace again.

Job 1:10

“You are like a wall protecting not only him, but his entire family and all his property. You make him successful in whatever he does, and his flocks and herds are everywhere.

Job 2:9

his wife asked, “Why do you still trust God? Why don't you curse him and die?”

Psalm 39:1

I told myself, “I'll be careful not to sin by what I say, and I'll muzzle my mouth when evil people are near.”

Psalm 39:10

“Won't you stop punishing me? You have worn me down.

Psalm 39:9

You treated me like this, and I kept silent, not saying a word.

Psalm 59:12

My enemies are liars! So let them be trapped by their boastful lies.

Proverbs 9:13

Stupidity is reckless, senseless, and foolish.

Proverbs 9:6

If you want to live, give up your foolishness and let understanding guide your steps.”

Ecclesiastes 7:14

When times are good, you should be cheerful; when times are bad, think what it means. God makes them both to keep us from knowing what will happen next.

Lamentations 3:37

No one can do anything without the Lord's approval.

Matthew 16:23

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Satan, get away from me! You're in my way because you think like everyone else and not like God.”

Matthew 25:2

Five of the girls were foolish and five were wise.

John 18:11

Jesus told Peter, “Put your sword away. I must drink from the cup that the Father has given me.”

Romans 12:12

Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

James 3:2

All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body.

1 Samuel 3:18

Samuel told Eli everything. Then Eli said, “He is the LORD, and he will do what's right.”