1 “Cry out, won’t you! Is there anyone who will answer you? To whom will you turn among the holy ones? ISV — Job 5:1
2 For wrath will slay a fool; zealous anger will kill the naive. ISV — Job 5:2
3 “I myself saw a fool becoming established, but I suddenly cursed where he lived. a5:3 Or dwelling place ISV — Job 5:3
4 His children are far from deliverance; they’ll be maltreated before they leave home, b5:4 Lit. be crushed in the gate with no one to rescue them. ISV — Job 5:4
5 Then the hungry will devour his harvest, snatching it even from the midst of thorns, while the thirsty covet their wealth. ISV — Job 5:5
6 For wickedness doesn’t crop up from dust, nor does trouble sprout out of the ground; ISV — Job 5:6
7 But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward.” ISV — Job 5:7
8 “Now as for me, I would seek God if I were you; c5:8 The Heb. lacks if I were you I would commit my case to God. ISV — Job 5:8
9 He is always doing great things that cannot be explained, countless awesome deeds. ISV — Job 5:9
10 He sends rain on the surface of the earth, and waters the surface of the open country. ISV — Job 5:10
11 He sets the lowly on high, and lifts those who mourn to safety. d5:11 Or deliverance ISV — Job 5:11
12 He frustrates the plans of the crafty; so that what they work for never succeeds. ISV — Job 5:12
13 He captures the wise in their own craftiness, bringing a quick end to their cunning advice. ISV — Job 5:13
14 They meet with darkness in broad daylight; at noonday they grope around as if it were night. ISV — Job 5:14
15 So he delivers from the sword of their mouth— the poor from the power e5:15 Lit. hand of the mighty. ISV — Job 5:15
16 Therefore there is hope for those who are poor, and iniquity shuts its mouth. ISV — Job 5:16
17 “Indeed, how blessed is the person whom God reproves! So never disrespect the discipline of the Almighty, ISV — Job 5:17
18 because though he wounds, but then applies bandages; though he strikes, his hands still heal. ISV — Job 5:18
19 “He will deliver you through six calamities; and calamity won’t touch you throughout the seventh. ISV — Job 5:19
20 He will deliver you from death by famine; in war from the power f5:20 Lit. mouth of the sword. ISV — Job 5:20
21 You’ll be protected from the accusing g5:21 Lit. lash of the tongue; you need not fear destruction when it heads your way. ISV — Job 5:21
22 You’ll laugh at destruction and famine; and you need not fear the beasts of the earth. ISV — Job 5:22
23 For you’ll have a pact h5:23 Or be in league with the stones in the field; and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you. ISV — Job 5:23
24 You’ll know that your home i5:24 Lit. tent is secure; when you search your possessions, and nothing will be missing. ISV — Job 5:24
25 You’ll know that you’ll have many children; and that your offspring will be like the grass of the earth. ISV — Job 5:25
26 You’ll go to your grave at a ripe old age; like a stack of grain that’s harvested at just the right time. ISV — Job 5:26
27 “Look! We have thought all this through, and what we’ve said is true; j5:27 Lit. and thus it is so So please listen and learn for your own good!” ISV — Job 5:27