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1Then Job spoke again:

1In rebuttal, Job replied:

2“If my misery could be weighed and my troubles be put on the scales,

2"If only my grief could be weighed; or my calamity piled together on a balance scale!

3they would outweigh all the sands of the sea. That is why I spoke impulsively.

3It would weigh more than the sand on the seashore! Here's why I've talked so rashly:

4For the Almighty has struck me down with his arrows. Their poison infects my spirit. God’s terrors are lined up against me.

4"The arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit absorbs their poison; God's terrors have been arranged just for me!

5Don’t I have a right to complain? Don’t wild donkeys bray when they find no grass, and oxen bellow when they have no food?

5"Will the wild donkey bray from hunger if fresh grass is beside him? Will the ox low from distress if it is near its feed?

6Don’t people complain about unsalted food? Does anyone want the tasteless white of an egg?

6Tasteless food isn't eaten without salt, is it? Is there any taste in an egg white?

7My appetite disappears when I look at it; I gag at the thought of eating it!

7I cannot bring myself to touch them; food like this makes me sick."

8“Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my desire.

8"Who will grant my wish? I wish God would grant what I'm hoping for:

9I wish he would crush me. I wish he would reach out his hand and kill me.

9that God would just be willing to crush me; that he would let loose and eliminate me!

10At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

10At least I could still take comfort and rejoice in unceasing anguish, for I didn't conceal what the Holy One has to say.

11But I don’t have the strength to endure. I have nothing to live for.

11"Do I have the strength to wait? And why should I be patient?

12Do I have the strength of a stone? Is my body made of bronze?

12Am I as strong as a rock? Am I some kind of iron man?

13No, I am utterly helpless, without any chance of success.

13There is no help within me, is there? My resources have been driven away from me, haven't they?

14“One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.

14The friend shows gracious love for his friend, even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty.

15My brothers, you have proved as unreliable as a seasonal brook that overflows its banks in the spring

15But my brothers have acted treacherously like a cascading river, like torrential rivers that overflow.

16when it is swollen with ice and melting snow.

16Filled with waters made cold by ice, they are where the snow goes to hide.

17But when the hot weather arrives, the water disappears. The brook vanishes in the heat.

17But then the snow melts, and they disappear; when warmed, they evaporate from their stream beds.

18The caravans turn aside to be refreshed, but there is nothing to drink, so they die.

18Travelers divert in their route; they go into a wasteland and die.

19The caravans from Tema search for this water; the travelers from Sheba hope to find it.

19Travelers from Tema search intently; caravans from Sheba hope to find them.

20They count on it but are disappointed. When they arrive, their hopes are dashed.

20For all their expectations, they are doomed to disappointment; even though they have come and searched this far.

21You, too, have given no help. You have seen my calamity, and you are afraid.

21"And now you're all just like them, aren't you? You see my terror and are terrified.

22But why? Have I ever asked you for a gift? Have I begged for anything of yours for myself?

22When did I ever ask you for anything, say 'Offer a bribe for me from your wealth?'

23Have I asked you to rescue me from my enemies, or to save me from ruthless people?

23or say 'Deliver me from my enemy's control,' or 'Redeem me from the domination of ruthless people'?"

24Teach me, and I will keep quiet. Show me what I have done wrong.

24"Instruct me, and I'll remain silent. Help me understand where I've gone astray.

25Honest words can be painful, but what do your criticisms amount to?

25The truth can be painful, but what has your argument proven?

26Do you think your words are convincing when you disregard my cry of desperation?

26Did you intend your words to reprove, even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?

27You would even send an orphan into slavery or sell a friend.

27Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan; and barter to buy your friend!

28Look at me! Would I lie to your face?

28Now be willing to face me, and I won't lie to your face.

29Stop assuming my guilt, for I have done no wrong.

29Repent! Let there be no injustice; Change your ways! My vindication is at stake.

30Do you think I am lying? Don’t I know the difference between right and wrong?

30Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"

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