1 Then in response, Eliphaz from Teman said: ISV — Job 22:1
2 “Can a human being be useful to God, since he, who is wise, is sufficient to himself? ISV — Job 22:2
3 Will it please the Almighty if you are innocent, or does he profit if your life is a22:3 Lit. your ways are blameless? ISV — Job 22:3
4 Will he acquit you just because you fear him, and render a verdict on your behalf? ISV — Job 22:4
5 Your wickedness is great, isn’t it? There’s no limit to your iniquity, is there? ISV — Job 22:5
6 “After all, you’ve taken collateral from your relatives for no reason; you stripped the naked of their clothing. b22:6 i.e. in exchange for a short-term loan ISV — Job 22:6
7 You’ve neglected to give water to the weary, c22:7 MT has cause the weary to drink and you’ve withheld food from the hungry. ISV — Job 22:7
8 The land belongs to the powerful, and the privileged d22:8 Lit. who lifts the face thrive in it. ISV — Job 22:8
9 You sent away widows empty-handed, and broke the outstretched arms of orphans. ISV — Job 22:9
10 That’s why disaster surrounds you, terror suddenly overwhelms you, ISV — Job 22:10
11 you see nothing but darkness, and a flood of troubles e22:11 The Heb. lacks of troubles drowns you.” ISV — Job 22:11
12 “Isn’t God in heaven above? Consider how far away the stars are, and how lofty they are! ISV — Job 22:12
13 You’ve asked, ‘What does God know? Can he sort through pitch black darkness?’ f22:13 Or deep darkness ISV — Job 22:13
14 Thick clouds cover him so he can’t see as he walks back and forth at heaven’s horizon. ISV — Job 22:14
15 “Will you keep walking on the traditional path that sinners g22:15 MT has men of iniquity have tread, ISV — Job 22:15
16 who were snatched away before their time; when their foundation was swept away by a river? ISV — Job 22:16
17 They told God, ‘Get away from us!’ and ‘What will the Almighty do to them?’ ISV — Job 22:17
18 “Though God h22:18 Lit. he fills their houses with good things, the counsel of the wicked will remain far from me. ISV — Job 22:18
19 The righteous will see this and rejoice; the innocent will insult him, saying, i22:19 The Heb. lacks saying ISV — Job 22:19
20 ‘Our enemies are sure to be destroyed, and fire will burn up what’s left of their riches.” ISV — Job 22:20
21 “Get to know God, and you’ll be at peace with him, and then prosperity will come to you. ISV — Job 22:21
22 Accept what he has to teach you, and treasure his words in your heart. ISV — Job 22:22
23 “If you return to the Almighty you’ll be restored, as you remove iniquity from your household. j22:23 Lit. tent ISV — Job 22:23
24 Bury your gold nuggets in the dust, and your source of gold k22:24 Lit. Ophir; i.e., an ancient source fine gold; cf. 1Chr 29:4 among the stones in a streambed, ISV — Job 22:24
25 and then the Almighty will be your gold and your refined silver. ISV — Job 22:25
26 “Then you’ll take delight in the Almighty; and will turn your face toward God. ISV — Job 22:26
27 You’ll entreat him and he’ll listen to you as you fulfill your vows. ISV — Job 22:27
28 When you make a decision on something, it will be established for you, and light will brighten l22:28 Or enlighten your way. ISV — Job 22:28
29 “For when they’re humbled, you may respond; m22:29 Lit. say back ‘It’s their pride!’ but he delivers the humble. ISV — Job 22:29
30 He’ll even deliver the guilty, who will be delivered through your innocence.” n22:30 Lit. through the cleanness of your hands ISV — Job 22:30