Job 15:1-13

New International Reader's Version

² “Job, would a wise person answer with a lot of meaningless talk?
    Would they fill their stomach with the hot east wind?
³ Would they argue with useless words?
    Would they give worthless speeches?
⁴ But you even cause others to lose their respect for God.
    You make it hard for them to be faithful to him.
⁵ Your sin makes you say evil things.
    You talk like people who twist the truth.
⁶ Your own mouth judges you, not mine.
    Your own lips witness against you.

⁷ “Are you the first man who was ever born?
    Were you created before the hills?
⁸ Do you listen in when God speaks with his angels?
    Do you think you are the only wise person?
⁹ What do you know that we don’t know?
    What understanding do you have that we don’t have?
¹⁰ People who are old and gray are on our side.
    And they are even older than your parents!
¹¹ Aren’t God’s words of comfort enough for you?
    He speaks them to you gently.
¹² Why have you let your wild ideas carry you away?
    Why do your eyes flash with anger?
¹³ Why do you get so angry with God?
    Why do words like those pour out of your mouth?