Job 33:21-33 ▼

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

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

23 “If there is an interceding angel for him, One out of a thousand, To remind a person of what is right for him,

24 And he is gracious to him, and says, ‘Free him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom’;

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

26 Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him, So that he may see His face with joy, And He will restore His righteousness to that person.

27 “He will sing to people and say, ‘I have sinned and perverted what is right, And it is not proper for me.

28 ‘He has redeemed my soul from going to the pit, And my life will see the light.’

29 “Behold, God does all these things for a man two or three times,

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

31 “Pay attention, Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and let me speak.

32 “Then if you have anything to say, answer me; Speak, for I would take pleasure in justifying you.

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