Job 8:1-13 ▼

1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

2 “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

3 Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?

4 When your children sinned against Him, He gave them over to their rebellion.

5 But if you would earnestly seek God and ask the Almighty for mercy,

6 if you are pure and upright, even now He will rouse Himself on your behalf and restore your righteous estate.

7 Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish.

8 Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.

9 For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.

10 Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?

11 Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?

12 While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.

13 Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.