Job 15:2

For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Yes, a man will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;

But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Yes, who doesn’t know such things as these?

What do you know that we don’t know? What do you understand which is not in us?

Therefore Job opens his mouth with empty talk, and he multiplies words without knowledge.”

Do you intend to reprove words, since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?

“Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?

“Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself; for emptiness will be his reward.

surely my lips will not speak unrighteousness, neither will my tongue utter deceit.

Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God’s salvation to him.”

For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mixed my drink with tears,

We have given our hands to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.” Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh; but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake; but Yahweh was not in the earthquake.

“How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?

Though I am righteous, my own mouth will condemn me. Though I am blameless, it will prove me perverse.

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?

Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer?

If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”

My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh.

Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.

For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.

whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law.

There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.

Why do you go about so much to change your ways? You will be ashamed of Egypt also, as you were ashamed of Assyria.

The prophets will become wind, and the word is not in them. Thus it will be done to them.”

Why then have the people of Jerusalem fallen back by a perpetual backsliding? They cling to deceit. They refuse to return.

The wind will feed all your shepherds, and your lovers will go into captivity. Surely then you will be ashamed and confounded for all your wickedness.

My people consult with their wooden idol, and answer to a stick of wood. Indeed the spirit of prostitution has led them astray, and they have been unfaithful to their God.

“When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, Then Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to king Jareb: but he is not able to heal you, neither will he cure you of your wound.

Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God, and is unfaithful to the Holy One.

Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.

“Tell the daughter of Zion, behold, your King comes to you, humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

who exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed ask him who formed it, “Why did you make me like this?”

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called “today”, lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

Let heavier work be laid on the men, that they may labor in it. Don’t let them pay any attention to lying words.”

Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”

For the arrows of the Almighty are within me. My spirit drinks up their poison. The terrors of God set themselves in array against me.

even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!

Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I will not lie to your face.

“My soul is weary of my life. I will give free course to my complaint. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

“Shouldn’t the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?

that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.

“No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

What you know, I know also. I am not inferior to you.

Are the consolations of God too small for you, even the word that is gentle toward you?

For you have hidden their heart from understanding, Therefore you will not exalt them.

But as for you all, come back. I will not find a wise man among you.

“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.

“How long will you torment me, and crush me with words?

I have heard the reproof which puts me to shame. The spirit of my understanding answers me.

If it isn’t so now, who will prove me a liar, and make my speech worth nothing?”

My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely.

‘Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.’

For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?

It was so, that after Yahweh had spoken these words to Job, Yahweh said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you, and against your two friends; for you have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job has.

My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart will utter understanding.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

He feeds on ashes. A deceived heart has turned him aside; and he can’t deliver his soul, nor say, “Isn’t there a lie in my right hand?”

For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

No one was able to answer him a word, neither did any man dare ask him any more questions from that day forward.

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.

whose mouths must be stopped: men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain’s sake.

and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned, that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.