Job 11

1 Then Zophar, the Naamathite, answered,WEB — Job 11:1

2 “Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be justified?WEB — Job 11:2

3 Should your boastings make men hold their peace? When you mock, shall no man make you ashamed?WEB — Job 11:3

4 For you say, ‘My doctrine is pure, I am clean in your eyes.’WEB — Job 11:4

5 But oh that God would speak, And open his lips against you,WEB — Job 11:5

6 That he would show you the secrets of wisdom! For true wisdom has two sides. Know therefore that God exacts of you less than your iniquity deserves.WEB — Job 11:6

7 “Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?WEB — Job 11:7

8 They are high as heaven. What can you do? Deeper than Sheol: what can you know?WEB — Job 11:8

9 The measure of it is longer than the earth, And broader than the sea.WEB — Job 11:9

10 If he passes by, or confines, Or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?WEB — Job 11:10

11 For he knows false men. He sees iniquity also, even though he doesn't consider it.WEB — Job 11:11

12 But vain man can become wise If a man can be born as a wild donkey's colt.WEB — Job 11:12

13 “If you set your heart aright, Stretch out your hands toward him.WEB — Job 11:13

14 If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, Don't let unrighteousness dwell in your tents.WEB — Job 11:14

15 Surely then shall you lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:WEB — Job 11:15

16 For you shall forget your misery; You shall remember it as waters that are passed away,WEB — Job 11:16

17 Life shall be clearer than the noonday; Though there is darkness, it shall be as the morning.WEB — Job 11:17

18 You shall be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you shall search, and shall take your rest in safety.WEB — Job 11:18

19 Also you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid; Yes, many shall court your favor.WEB — Job 11:19

20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, They shall have no way to flee; Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit.”WEB — Job 11:20