Job 33

1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.WBS — Job 33:1

2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.WBS — Job 33:2

3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.WBS — Job 33:3

4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.WBS — Job 33:4

5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.WBS — Job 33:5

6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.WBS — Job 33:6

7 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.WBS — Job 33:7

8 Surely thou hast spoken in my hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,WBS — Job 33:8

9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.WBS — Job 33:9

10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,WBS — Job 33:10

11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.WBS — Job 33:11

12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.WBS — Job 33:12

13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.WBS — Job 33:13

14 For God speaketh once, yes twice, yet man perceiveth it not.WBS — Job 33:14

15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;WBS — Job 33:15

16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,WBS — Job 33:16

17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.WBS — Job 33:17

18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.WBS — Job 33:18

19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:WBS — Job 33:19

20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty food.WBS — Job 33:20

21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.WBS — Job 33:21

22 Yes, his soul draweth near to the grave, and his life to the destroyers.WBS — Job 33:22

23 If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:WBS — Job 33:23

24 Then he is gracious to him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.WBS — Job 33:24

25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child’s: he will return to the days of his youth:WBS — Job 33:25

26 He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.WBS — Job 33:26

27 He looketh upon men, and if any shall say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;WBS — Job 33:27

28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.WBS — Job 33:28

29 Lo, all these things God often worketh with man,WBS — Job 33:29

30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.WBS — Job 33:30

31 Mark well, O Job, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.WBS — Job 33:31

32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.WBS — Job 33:32

33 If not, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.WBS — Job 33:33