Immerse: Poets Full Volume - Flipbook - Page 325
33:25–34:9
Job
Then his body will become as healthy as a child’s,
firm and youthful again.
When he prays to God,
he will be accepted.
And God will receive him with joy
and restore him to good standing.
He will declare to his friends,
‘I sinned and twisted the truth,
but it was not worth it.
God rescued me from the grave,
and now my life is filled with light.’
“Yes, God does these things
again and again for people.
He rescues them from the grave
so they may enjoy the light of life.
Mark this well, Job. Listen to me,
for I have more to say.
But if you have anything to say, go ahead.
Speak, for I am anxious to see you justified.
But if not, then listen to me.
Keep silent and I will teach you wisdom!”
Then Elihu said:
“Listen to me, you wise men.
Pay attention, you who have knowledge.
Job said, ‘The ear tests the words it hears
just as the mouth distinguishes between foods.’
So let us discern for ourselves what is right;
let us learn together what is good.
For Job also said, ‘I am innocent,
but God has taken away my rights.
I am innocent, but they call me a liar.
My suffering is incurable, though I have not sinned.’
“Tell me, has there ever been a man like Job,
with his thirst for irreverent talk?
He chooses evil people as companions.
He spends his time with wicked men.
He has even said, ‘Why waste time
trying to please God?’
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