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Job 40:5-7
The Message
Job 40:5-7
The Message
Job Answers God
I’m Ready to Shut Up and Listen
3-5 Job answered:
“I’m speechless, in awe—words fail me.
I should never have opened my mouth!
I’ve talked too much, way too much.
I’m ready to shut up and listen.”
God’s Second Set of Questions
I Want Straight Answers
6-7 God addressed Job next from the eye of the storm, and this is what he said:
“I have some more questions for you,
and I want straight answers.
Job 40:5-7
New International Version
Job 40:5-7
New International Version
6 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm:(C)
7 “Brace yourself like a man;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.(D)
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