Job 1:6-12 ▼

6 And the day is, that sons of God come to station themselves by YHWH, and there also comes Satan in their midst.

7 And YHWH says to Satan, “Where do you come from?” And Satan answers YHWH and says, “From going to and fro in the land, and from walking up and down on it.”

8 And YHWH says to Satan, “Have you set your heart against My servant Job because there is none like him in the land, a man perfect and upright, fearing God, and turning aside from evil?”

9 And Satan answers YHWH and says, “Is Job fearing God for nothing?

10 Have You not made a hedge for him, and for his house, and for all that he has—all around?

11 You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance has spread in the land, and yet, put forth Your hand now, and strike against anything that he has—if not, he blesses You to Your face!”

12 And YHWH says to Satan, “Behold, all that he has [is] in your hand, only do not put forth your hand to him.” And Satan goes out from the presence of YHWH.