Job 34 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition（CEVDCI）

Elihu ContinuesYou Men Think You Are Wise

1Elihu said:

2You men think you are wise,

but just listen to me!

3Think about my words,

as you would taste food.

4Then we can decide the case

and give a just verdict.

5Job claims he is innocent

and God is guilty

of mistreating him.

6Job also argues that God

considers him a liar

and that he is suffering severely

in spite of his innocence.

7But to tell the truth,

Job is shameless!

8He spends his time with sinners,

9because he has said,

“It doesn't pay to please God.”

If Any of You Are Smart

10If any of you are smart,

you will listen and learn

that God All-Powerful

does what is right.

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31Job, you should tell God

that you are guilty

and promise to do better.

32Then ask him to point out

what you did wrong,

so you won't do it again.

33Do you make the rules,

or does God?

You have to decide—

I can't do it for you;

now make up your mind.

34Job, anyone with good sense

can easily see

35that you are speaking nonsense

and lack good judgment.

36So I pray for you to suffer

as much as possible

for talking like a sinner.

37You have rebelled against God,

time after time,

and have even insulted us.