God Questions Job

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Moreover the LORD answered Job,

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“Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”

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Then Job answered the LORD,

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“Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

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I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”

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Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind,

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“Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.

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

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Or do you have an arm like God? Can you thunder with a voice like him?

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“Now deck yourself with excellency and dignity. Array yourself with honor and majesty.

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Pour out the fury of your anger. Look at everyone who is proud, and bring him low.

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Look at everyone who is proud, and humble him. Crush the wicked in their place.

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Hide them in the dust together. Bind their faces in the hidden place.

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Then I will also admit to you that your own right hand can save you.