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Job 4:3

New International Reader's Version

Look, you taught many people. You made weak hands strong.

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I have chosen him. He must direct his children to live in the way that pleases me. And he must direct the members of his family after him to do the same. So he must guide all of them in doing what is right and fair. Then I, the Lord, will do for Abraham what I have promised him.”

For seven days they celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread with joy. That’s because the Lord had filled them with joy. They were glad because he had changed the mind of the king of Persia. So the king had helped them with the work on the house of the God of Israel.

But what I might say would give you hope. My words of comfort would help you.

Everyone who heard me said good things about me. Those who saw me honored me.

I was like eyes for those who were blind. I was like feet for those who couldn’t walk.

I was like a father to needy people. I stood up for strangers in court.

“People wanted to hear what I had to say. They waited silently for the advice I gave them.

Your words helped those who had fallen down. You made shaky knees strong.

The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.

The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.

Strengthen the hands of those who are weak. Help those whose knees give way.

The Lord and King has taught me what to say. He has taught me how to help those who are tired. He wakes me up every morning. He makes me want to listen like a good student.

I had not made godly people sad. But when you told them lies, you made them lose all hope. You advised sinful people not to turn from their evil ways. You did not want them to save their lives.

The time is coming when people will say to Jerusalem, “Zion, don’t be afraid. Don’t give up.

But I have prayed for you, Simon. I have prayed that your faith will not fail. When you have turned back, help your brothers to be strong.”

An angel from heaven appeared to Jesus and gave him strength.

Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

So appoint Joshua as the new leader. Help him to be brave. Give him hope and strength. He will take these people across the Jordan. You will see the land. But he will lead them into it to take it as their own.”

Let the words you speak always be full of grace. Learn how to make your words what people want to hear. Then you will know how to answer everyone.

So put your hands to work. Strengthen your legs for the journey.




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