Study Desk

I am desperate because God All-Powerful refuses to do what is right. As surely as God lives,

because each day my conscience agrees that I am innocent.

Their attacks never stop, though I am defenseless, and my feet are trapped.

I am sick at heart! Pain has taken its toll.

I have been thrown in the dirt and now am dirt myself.

I am not dishonest or deceitful,

and he said to them: I am much younger than you, so I have shown respect by keeping silent.

But am I to remain silent, just because you have stopped speaking?

I am like a swollen wineskin, and I will burst

Elihu Continues I am frightened and tremble all over,

The Lord Continues I am the Lord All-Powerful,

but you have argued that I am wrong. Now you must answer me.

Who am I to answer you?

I made it more powerful than any other creature, yet I am stronger still.

I am in command of the world and in debt to no one.

The Lord said to Eliphaz: What my servant Job has said about me is true, but I am angry at you and your two friends for not telling the truth.

Ten thousand enemies attack from every side, but I am not afraid.

Because of your great mercy, I come to your house, Lord , and I am filled with wonder as I bow down to worship at your holy temple.

and I am in deep distress. How long will it be?

I am innocent, Lord God!