20 Then Job stood up, tore(A) his robe, and shaved(B) his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, 21 saying:

Naked I came from my mother’s womb,(C)
and naked I will leave this life.[a](D)
The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.(E)

22 Throughout all this Job did not sin or blame God for anything.[b](F)

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  1. 1:21 Lit will return there; Ps 139:13,15
  2. 1:22 Lit or ascribe blame to God

20 Then Job got up, (A)tore his robe, and shaved his head; then he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 He said,

(B)Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
And naked I shall return there.
The (C)Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

22 (D)Despite all this, Job did not sin, nor did he [a]blame God.

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  1. Job 1:22 Lit ascribe unseemliness to