1 T here was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. That man was without blame. He was right and good, he feared God, and turned away from sin.

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil.

2 S even sons and three daughters were born to him.

Seven sons and three daughters were born to him.

3 H e had 7, 000 sheep, 3, 000 camels, 1, 000 oxen, 500 female donkeys, and many servants. He was the greatest of all the men of the east.

His possessions also were 7, 000 sheep, 3, 000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and that man was the greatest of all the men of the east.

4 H is sons used to go and make a special supper in each one’s house on a special day. And they would send for their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

His sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on his day, and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.

5 W hen the days of their special supper were over, Job would get up early in the morning and send for them. Then he would give burnt gifts for each of them so that they would be pure. For Job said, “It might be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Job always did this.

When the days of feasting had completed their cycle, Job would send and consecrate them, rising up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, “ Perhaps my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did continually.

6 N ow there was a day when the sons of God came to show themselves before the Lord. Satan came with them also.

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.

7 A nd the Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord and said, “From traveling around on the earth and walking around on it.”

The Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “ From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.”

8 T he Lord said to Satan, “Have you thought about My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth. He is without blame, a man who is right and good. He honors God with fear and turns away from sin.”

The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.”

9 T hen Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing?

Then Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing?

10 H ave You not made a wall around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have brought good to the work of his hands, and he has received more and more in the land.

Have You not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.

11 B ut put out Your hand now and touch all that he has. And for sure he will curse You to Your face.”

But put forth Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will surely curse You to Your face.”

12 T hen the Lord said to Satan, “See, all that he has is in your power. Only do not put your hand on him.” So Satan went out from the Lord. Job’s Children and Riches Are Destroyed

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the Lord. Satan Allowed to Test Job

13 O n a day when Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

14 a man came to Job with news, saying, “The oxen were pulling the plow and the donkeys were eating beside them.

a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them,

15 A nd the Sabeans came and took them. They also killed the servants with the sword. I alone have run away from them to tell you.”

and the Sabeans attacked and took them. They also slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

16 W hile he was still speaking, another man came and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and destroyed them. I alone have gotten away to tell you.”

While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “ The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

17 W hile he was still speaking, another came and said, “The Babylonians divided into three groups and came to fight. They took the camels and killed the servants with the sword. I alone have gotten away to tell you.”

While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three bands and made a raid on the camels and took them and slew the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

18 W hile he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house.

While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

19 A nd see, a strong wind came from the desert and hit the four corners of the house. It fell on the young people and they are dead. I alone have gotten away to tell you.”

and behold, a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people and they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you.”

20 T hen Job stood up and tore his clothing and cut the hair from his head. And he fell to the ground and worshiped.

Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped.

21 H e said, “Without clothing I was born from my mother, and without clothing I will return. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Praise the name of the Lord.”

He said, “ Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”

22 I n all this Job did not sin or blame God.

Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God.