Job 1:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

There was a man named Job who lived in the country of Uz. He was a good, honest man. He respected God and refused to do evil.

Cross References

James 5:11

And we say that those who accepted their troubles with patience now have God’s blessing. You have heard about Job’s patience. You know that after all his troubles, the Lord helped him. This shows that the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

Ezekiel 14:14

I would punish that country even if Noah, Daniel, and Job lived there. They could save their own lives by their goodness, but they could not save the whole country.” This is what the Lord GOD said.

Ezekiel 14:20

If Noah, Daniel, and Job lived there, those three men could save their own lives because they are good men. But I promise by my own life that they could not save the lives of other people—not even their own sons and daughters!” This is what the Lord GOD said.

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘To fear and respect the Lord is wisdom. To turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Job 2:3

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him. He is a good, faithful man. He respects God and refuses to do evil. He is still faithful, even though you asked me to let you destroy, without reason, everything he has.”

Job 1:8

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you noticed my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him. He is a good, faithful man. He respects God and refuses to do evil.”

Genesis 6:9

This is the history of Noah’s family. He was a good man all his life, and he always followed God.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth were both good people who pleased God. They did everything the Lord commanded, always following his instructions completely.

Proverbs 8:13

To respect the Lord means to hate evil. I hate pride and boasting, evil lives and hurtful words.

Genesis 22:12

The angel said, “Don’t kill your son or hurt him in any way. Now I can see that you do respect and obey God. I see that you are ready to kill your son, your only son, for me.”

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, “I am God All-Powerful. Obey me and live the right way.

Lamentations 4:21

Be happy, people of Edom. Be happy, you who live in the land of Uz. But remember, the cup of the Lord’s anger will come around to you too. When you drink from that cup, you will get drunk and strip off all your clothes.

Proverbs 16:6

Faithful love and loyalty will remove your guilt. Respect the Lord, and you will stay far away from evil.

2 Kings 20:3

“Lord, remember that I have sincerely served you with all my heart. I have done what you say is good.” Then Hezekiah cried very hard.

1 Peter 3:11

Stop doing what is wrong, and do good. Look for peace, and do all you can to help people live peacefully.

Jeremiah 25:20

I also made all the Arabs and all the kings of the land of Uz drink from the cup. I made all the kings of the land of the Philistines drink from the cup. These were the kings of the cities of Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and what remains of the city Ashdod.

1 Chronicles 1:42

Ezer’s sons were Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. Dishan’s sons were Uz and Aran.

1 Chronicles 1:17

Shem’s sons were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. Aram’s sons were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.

Exodus 18:21

But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders. “Choose good men you can trust—men who respect God. Choose men who will not change their decisions for money. Make these men rulers over the people. There should be rulers over 1000 people, 100 people, 50 people, and even over ten people.

Genesis 36:28

Dishan had two sons. They were Uz and Aran.

Genesis 10:23

Aram’s sons were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 42:18

After three days Joseph said to them, “I am a God-fearing man. Do this, and I will let you live.

Deuteronomy 18:13

You must be faithful to the Lord your God, never doing anything he considers wrong.

Job 4:6

You worship God. You trust him. You are a good man, so let that be your hope.

Job 9:21

I am innocent, but I don’t know what to think. I hate my own life.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil.

Proverbs 14:2

Those who live right respect the Lord, but dishonest people hate him.

Proverbs 14:16

Wise people are careful and avoid trouble; fools are too confident and careless.

Proverbs 16:17

Good people try to avoid evil. They watch what they do and protect themselves.

Proverbs 20:7

When people live good, honest lives, their children are blessed.