Job 1:21

New International Reader's Version

He said, “I was born naked. And I’ll leave here naked. The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised.”

Cross References

Genesis 3:19

You will have to work hard and sweat a lot to produce the food you eat. You were made out of the ground. You will return to it when you die. You are dust, and you will return to dust.”

Genesis 30:2

Jacob became angry with her. He said, “Do you think I’m God? He’s the one who has kept you from having children.”

Genesis 45:5

But don’t be upset. And don’t be angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me ahead of you to save many lives.

2 Samuel 16:12

Maybe the Lord will see how much I’m suffering. Maybe he’ll bring back to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse I’m hearing today.”

1 Kings 12:15

So the king didn’t listen to the people. That’s because the Lord had planned it that way. What he had said through Ahijah came true. Ahijah had spoken the Lord’s message to Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. Ahijah was from Shiloh.

2 Kings 20:19

“The message the Lord has spoken through you is good,” Hezekiah replied. He thought, “There will be peace and safety while I’m still living.”

Nehemiah 9:5

Then some Levites spoke up. They included Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah. They said to the people, “Stand up. Praise the Lord your God. He lives for ever and ever!” So the people said, “Lord, may your glorious name be praised. May it be lifted high above every other name that is blessed and praised.

Job 1:11

But now reach out your hand and strike down everything he has. Then I’m sure he will speak evil things against you. In fact, he’ll do it right in front of you.”

Job 2:10

Job replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. We accept good things from God. So we should also accept trouble when he sends it.” In spite of everything, Job didn’t say anything that was sinful.

Job 9:12

If he takes something, who can stop him? Who would dare to ask him, ‘What are you doing?’

Psalm 34:1

I will thank the Lord at all times. My lips will always praise him.

Psalm 34:2

I will find my glory in knowing the Lord. Let those who are hurting hear me and be joyful.

Psalm 39:9

I keep silent. I don’t open my mouth. You are the one who has caused all this to happen.

Psalm 49:17

They won’t take anything with them when they die. Their riches won’t go down to the grave with them.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

Remember your Creator before you return to the dust you came from. Remember him before your spirit goes back to God who gave it.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

It’s also when wealth is lost because of an unwise business deal. Then there won’t be anything left for the owners’ children.

Ecclesiastes 5:15

Everyone is born naked. They come into the world with nothing. And they go out of it with nothing. They don’t get anything from their work that they can take with them.

Ecclesiastes 5:19

Sometimes God gives a person wealth and possessions. God makes it possible for that person to enjoy them. God helps them accept the life he has given them. God helps them to be happy in their work. All these things are gifts from God.

Isaiah 24:15

So give glory to him, you who live in the east. Honor the name of the Lord, you who are in the islands of the sea. He is the God of Israel.

Isaiah 42:24

Who allowed you to be carried off like stolen goods? Who handed you over to robbers? The Lord did it! We have sinned against him. Israel, you wouldn’t follow his ways. You didn’t obey his law.

Isaiah 45:7

I cause light to shine. I also create darkness. I bring good times. I also create hard times. I do all these things. I am the Lord.

Lamentations 3:38

Troubles and good things alike come to people because the Most High God has commanded them to come.

Amos 3:6

When someone blows a trumpet in a city, don’t the people tremble with fear? When trouble comes to a city, hasn’t the Lord caused it?

Matthew 20:15

Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Do you feel cheated because I gave so freely to the others?’

Acts 4:28

They did what your power and purpose had already decided should happen.

Ephesians 5:20

Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:7

We didn’t bring anything into the world. We can’t take anything out of it.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from God. This kind of gift comes down from the Father who created the heavenly lights. These lights create shadows that move. But the Father does not change like these shadows.

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

Ruth 1:21

I was full when I went away. But the Lord has brought me back empty. So why are you calling me Naomi? The Lord has made me suffer. The Mighty One has brought trouble on me.”

1 Samuel 2:7

The Lord makes people poor. He also makes people rich. He brings people down. He also lifts people up.

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises poor people up from the trash pile. He lifts needy people out of the ashes. He lets them sit with princes. He gives them places of honor. “The foundations of the earth belong to the Lord. On them he has set the world.

1 Samuel 3:18

So Samuel told him everything. He didn’t hide anything from him. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord. Let him do what he thinks is best.”