Job 33
Elihu Claims To Speak For God
And pay attention to everything I say.
My tongue in my mouth is going to speak.
And my lips will speak what they know with utter sincerity.
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life [which inspires me].
Set yourselves before me, take your stand.
I too was formed out of the clay.
Nor should any pressure from me weigh heavily upon you.
And I have heard the sound of your words, saying:
I am innocent and there is no guilt in me.
He counts me as His enemy.
He [suspiciously] watches all my paths,’ [you say].
For God is greater and far superior to man.
That He does not answer [you with] all His doings.
And even twice, yet no one notices it [including you, Job].
When deep sleep falls on men
While slumbering upon the bed,
And seals their instruction,
And keep him from pride;
And his life from passing over into Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
And with unceasing complaint in his bones,
And his soul [loathe] even his favorite dishes.
And his bones which were not seen now stick out.
And his life to those who bring death (the destroyers).
One out of a thousand,
To explain to a man what is right for him [that is, how to be in right standing with God],
‘Spare him from going down to the pit [of destruction];
I have found a ransom [a consideration, or reason for redemption, an atonement]!’
Let him return to the days of his youthful strength.
So that he looks at His face with joy;
For God restores to man His righteousness [that is, his right standing with God—with its joys].
‘I have sinned and perverted that which was right,
And it was not proper for me!
And my life shall see the light.’”
That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.
Keep silent, and I will speak.
Speak, for I desire to justify you.
Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
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