Job 37:21-24
The Message
19-22 “If you’re so smart, give us a lesson in how to address God.
We’re in the dark and can’t figure it out.
Do you think I’m dumb enough to challenge God?
Wouldn’t that just be asking for trouble?
No one in his right mind stares straight at the sun
on a clear and cloudless day.
As gold comes from the northern mountains,
so a terrible beauty streams from God.
23-24 “Mighty God! Far beyond our reach!
Unsurpassable in power and justice!
It’s unthinkable that he’d treat anyone unfairly.
So bow to him in deep reverence, one and all!
If you’re wise, you’ll most certainly worship him.”
Job 37:21-24
New International Version
21 Now no one can look at the sun,(A)
bright as it is in the skies
after the wind has swept them clean.
22 Out of the north he comes in golden splendor;(B)
God comes in awesome majesty.(C)
23 The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power;(D)
in his justice(E) and great righteousness, he does not oppress.(F)
24 Therefore, people revere him,(G)
for does he not have regard for all the wise(H) in heart?[a]”
Footnotes
- Job 37:24 Or for he does not have regard for any who think they are wise.
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