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That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him.

Yet I have not been silent because of the darkness, because of the thick darkness that covered my face.

They spend the night naked because they lack clothing; they have no covering against the cold.

They are soaked by mountain rains and huddle in the rocks because they lack shelter.

Because God has untied my tent cord and afflicted me, people throw off all restraint in my presence.

if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,

If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him—

because I was terrified of the great multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I remained silent and would not go outdoors—

So these three men refused to answer Job further, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

With Job's three friends he was also angry, because they could not find an answer, and so declared Job guilty.

Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job, because the others were older than he was.

And I have waited. But because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more,

who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands?

because they have turned away from following him, and have not understood any of his ways,

Is it your opinion that God should recompense it, because you reject this? But you must choose, and not I, so tell us what you know.

But Job will be tested to the end, because his answers are like those of wicked men.

"People cry out because of the excess of oppression; they cry out for help because of the power of the mighty.

Then they cry out—but he does not answer— because of the arrogance of the wicked.

Take heed, do not turn to evil, for because of this you have been tested by affliction.

You, whose garments are hot when the earth is still because of the south wind,