Have you not made a hedge around him, his household, and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands and his possessions have increased in the land.
Job 1:9 - Tree of Life Version Then the satan responded to Adonai, saying, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Satan answered the Lord, Does Job [reverently] fear God for nothing? American Standard Version (1901) Then Satan answered Jehovah, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Common English Bible The Adversary answered the LORD, “Does Job revere God for nothing? Catholic Public Domain Version Answering him, Satan said, "Does Job fear God to no purpose? Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Satan answering, said: Doth Job fear God in vain? |
Have you not made a hedge around him, his household, and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands and his possessions have increased in the land.
Then he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return there. Adonai gave and Adonai has taken away; blessed be the Name of Adonai.”
He said to her, “You speak as any foolish woman would speak. Should we accept the good from God and not accept the bad?” Through all this Job did not sin with his lips.
“If just one of you would shut the doors, and not light My altar uselessly! I have no delight in you,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot. “Nor will I accept any offering from your hand.
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
For physical exercise has some benefit; but godliness is beneficial for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the one to come.
And the great dragon was thrown down—the ancient serpent, called the devil and satan, who deceives the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.