Job 1:19-21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 and suddenly a great wind came from across the desert and smashed the four corners of the house. It fell upon the young people and they are dead; I alone have escaped to tell you.”
Job’s Reaction. 20 Then Job arose and tore his cloak and cut off his hair. He fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 He said,
“Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb,(A)
and naked shall I go back there.[a]
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;
blessed be the name of the Lord!”
Job 1:19-21
New International Version
19 when suddenly a mighty wind(A) swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead,(B) and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!(C)”
20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe(D) and shaved his head.(E) Then he fell to the ground in worship(F) 21 and said:
Footnotes
- Job 1:21 Or will return there
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