- I know that my redeemer lives,
and that in the end he will stand on the earth. - Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend
forsakes the fear of the Almighty. - I have not departed from the commands of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. - But he knows the way that I take;
when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
My feet have closely followed his steps;
I have kept to his way without turning aside. - The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power;
in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress. - At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will depart.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;
may the name of the Lord be praised.” - The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
- I made a covenant with my eyes
not to look lustfully at a young woman. - Blessed is the one whom God corrects;
so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. - After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
Bible verse of the day
Before a downfall the heart is haughty,but humility comes before honor.