Job and His Family in Uz

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?”

So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing?

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.”

For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, And what I dreaded has happened to me.

Fear came upon me, and trembling, Which made all my bones shake.

“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Then I would speak and not fear Him, But it is not so with me.

Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;

Yes, you cast off fear, And restrain prayer before God.

Their houses are safe from fear, Neither is the rod of God upon them.

“Is it because of your fear of Him that He corrects you, And enters into judgment with you?

Therefore snares are all around you, And sudden fear troubles you,

“Dominion and fear belong to Him; He makes peace in His high places.

And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Because I feared the great multitude, And dreaded the contempt of families, So that I kept silence And did not go out of the door—

Surely no fear of me will terrify you, Nor will my hand be heavy on you.

Therefore men fear Him; He shows no partiality to any who are wise of heart.”

He mocks at fear, and is not frightened; Nor does he turn back from the sword.

On earth there is nothing like him, Which is made without fear.