Job 35:4-8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 I will answer you
and your friends with you.
5 Look at the heavens and see;
observe the clouds, which are higher than you.(A)
6 If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against him?
And if your transgressions are multiplied, what do you do to him?(B)
7 If you are righteous, what do you give to him,
or what does he receive from your hand?(C)
8 Your wickedness affects others like you,
and your righteousness, other human beings.
Job 35:4-8
International Standard Version
4 I’m going to respond to that statement,
and to your friends with you.”
God’s Justice Remains Unsullied
5 “Observe the heavens! Take a look around!
Look! The clouds are higher than you, aren’t they?
6 If you sin, what will that do to harm him?
If you add transgression to transgression
what will it do to him?
7 If you are righteous, what will you add to him?
What can God receive from your efforts?[a]
8 Your wickedness affects only[b] yourself;
and your righteousness, only human beings.[c]
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