O LORD, I have so many enemies; So many are against me.So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!"But you, O LORD, are a shield around me;You are my glory, the one who holds my head high.I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain.I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on e...  Read More

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wickedOr stand in the way that sinners takeOr sit in the company of mockers,But whose delight is in the law of the LORD,And who meditates on his law day and night.That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,Which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither -- Whatever they do, prospers. (Psalm 1:1-3, NIV) A prosperous l...  Read More

When Job prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes.In fact, the LORD gave him twice as much as before! 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.So the LORD blessed Job in the sec...  Read More

After the LORD had finished speaking to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite: "I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has.So take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer on your behalf.I will not treat you as you des...  Read More

Then Job replied to the LORD:I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you.You asked, 'Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?'It is I -- and I was talking about things that I knew nothing about,Things far too wonderful for me.You said, 'Listen and I will speak! I have some questions for you,And you must answer them.'I had only heard about you before,But now I have see...  Read More

Then Job replied to the LORD,"I am nothing -- how could I find the answers?I will cover my mouth with my hand.I have said too much already.I have nothing to say."Then the LORD answered Job from the whirlwind:"Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you,And you must answer them.Will you discredit my justice and condemn me just to prove you are right?Are you as strong as God?Can...  Read More