Job 33:21-33 ▼

21 His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones which were not seen stick out.

22 Then his soul draws near to the pit, And his life to those who bring death.

23 “If there is an angel as mediator for him, One out of a thousand, To declare to a man what is right for him,

24 Then let him be gracious to him, and say, ‘Deliver him from going down to the pit; I have found atonement’;

25 Let his flesh become fresher than in youth, Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor;

26 Then he will entreat God, and He will accept him, And he will see His face with joyful shouts, And He may restore His righteousness to man.

27 He will sing to men and say, ‘I have sinned and perverted what is right, But He has not done what is due to me.

28 He has redeemed my soul from passing into the pit, And my life shall see the light.’

29 “Behold, God does all these things twice, three times with men,

30 To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life.

31 Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and I will speak.

32 Then if you have any speech, respond to me; Speak, for I desire to prove you righteous.

33 If not, listen to me; Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”