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Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit that he had sinned and that God was right in punishing him.

Elihu had waited for the others to speak to Job because they were older than he.

He strikes them down because they are wicked, doing it openly for all to see.

And when they cry out, God does not answer because of their pride.

Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.

"Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.

Then all his brothers, sisters, and former friends came and feasted with him in his home. And they consoled him and comforted him because of all the trials the Lord had brought against him. And each of them brought him a gift of money and a gold ring.

Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.

O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

Return, O Lord , and rescue me. Save me because of your unfailing love.

My vision is blurred by grief; my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.

I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.

But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.

I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.

I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.

Because I am righteous, I will see you. When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.

Then the earth quaked and trembled. The foundations of the mountains shook; they quaked because of his anger.

He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.

The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence.