And another man dies in bitterness of soul, never having tasted anything good.

But when I hoped for good, trouble came; when I expected light, then darkness came.

Let us evaluate for ourselves what is right; let us come to know among ourselves what is good.

“Reconcile yourself with God, and be at peace with him; in this way your prosperity will be good.

But it was he who filled their houses with good things – yet the counsel of the wicked was far from me.

Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”

Is it good for you to oppress, to despise the work of your hands, while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?

“Now then, be good enough to look at me; and I will not lie to your face!

But he replied, “You’re talking like one of the godless women would do! Should we receive what is good from God, and not also receive what is evil?” In all this Job did not sin by what he said.

“My days are swifter than a runner, they speed by without seeing happiness.

Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?

He preys on the barren and childless woman, and does not treat the widow well.

Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.

If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression and be cheerful,’

And so Job died, old and full of days.

Would it turn out well if he would examine you? Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?

A flood will carry off his house, rushing waters on the day of God’s wrath.

Moreover, the strength of their hands – what use was it to me? Men whose strength had perished;

I will not keep silent about its limbs, and the extent of its might, and the grace of its arrangement.

Then Satan answered the Lord, “Is it for nothing that Job fears God?