1 Elihu responded again and said: ISV — Job 36:1
2 “Be patient with me a moment longer, and I’ll show you that there’s more to say on God’s behalf. ISV — Job 36:2
3 I’ll take what I know to its logical conclusion a36:3 Lit. I’ll bring my knowledge from a long ways away and ascribe righteousness to my Creator, ISV — Job 36:3
4 because what I have to say isn’t deceptive, and the one who has perfect knowledge is with you.” ISV — Job 36:4
5 “Indeed God is mighty and he doesn’t show disrespect; he is mighty and strong of heart. ISV — Job 36:5
6 He doesn’t let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted. ISV — Job 36:6
7 He won’t stop looking at righteous people; he seats them on thrones with kings forever, and they are exalted. ISV — Job 36:7
8 “If they’re bound in chains, caught in ropes of affliction, ISV — Job 36:8
9 he’ll reveal their actions to them, when their transgressions have become excessive. ISV — Job 36:9
10 He opens their ears and instructs them, commanding them to repent from evil. ISV — Job 36:10
11 If they listen and serve him, b36:11 The Heb. lacks him they’ll finish c36:11 Or finish their lives in prosperity and their years will be pleasant. ISV — Job 36:11
12 “But if they won’t listen, they’ll perish d36:12 Lit. by the sword they’ll pass through by the sword and die in their ignorance. ISV — Job 36:12
13 The godless at heart cherish e36:13 Lit. lay up anger; they won’t cry out for help when God f36:13 Lit. he afflicts g36:13 Lit. binds them. ISV — Job 36:13
14 They h36:14 Lit. Their souls die in their youth; and their life will end i36:14 The Heb. lacks will end among temple prostitutes. ISV — Job 36:14
15 He’ll deliver the afflicted through their afflictions and open their ears when they are oppressed.” ISV — Job 36:15
16 “Indeed, he drew you away from the brink of distress to a spacious place without constraints, filling your festive j36:16 Lit. restful table with bountiful k36:16 Lit. fat food. ISV — Job 36:16
17 But now you are occupied with the case of the wicked; but justice and judgment will be served. ISV — Job 36:17
18 So that no one entices you with riches, don’t let a large ransom turn you astray. ISV — Job 36:18
19 “Will your wealth sustain you when you’re in distress, despite your most powerful efforts? l36:19 Or your force of strength ISV — Job 36:19
20 Don’t long for night, when people vanish m36:20 Lit. go up in their place. ISV — Job 36:20
21 Be careful! Don’t turn to evil, because of this you will be tried by more than affliction. ISV — Job 36:21
22 “Indeed, God is exalted in his power. Who is like him as a teacher? ISV — Job 36:22
23 Who ordained his path for him, and who has asked him, ‘You are wrong, aren’t you?’ ISV — Job 36:23
24 Remember to magnify his awesome activities, about which mortal man has sung. ISV — Job 36:24
25 All of mankind sees him; human beings observe him from afar off.” ISV — Job 36:25
26 “God is truly awesome, beyond what we know; the number of his years is unknowable. n36:26 Or unreachable ISV — Job 36:26
27 He draws up drops of water, distilling it to rain and mist. o36:27 Or distilling rain into mist ISV — Job 36:27
28 When the clouds pour down; p36:28 Or drops they drop their rain on all of humanity. ISV — Job 36:28
29 “Furthermore, can anyone understand cloud patterns, or the thundering in his pavilion? ISV — Job 36:29
30 He scatters his lightning above it, and covers the bottom q36:30 Or root of the sea. ISV — Job 36:30
31 He uses them to judge some people and give food to many. ISV — Job 36:31
32 His hands are covered with lightning that he commands to strike his designated target. ISV — Job 36:32
33 His thunder r36:33 Lit. shout declares his presence; and tells the animals what is coming.” ISV — Job 36:33