29 “God does all these things to a person—

twice, even three times—

30 to turn them back from the pit,

that the light of life may shine on them.

31 “Pay attention, Job, and listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak up, for I want to vindicate you.

33 But if not, then listen to me;

be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

29 “Behold, God does all these things,

twice, three times, with a man,

30 to bring back his soul from the pit,

that he may be lighted with the light of life.

31 Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have any words, answer me;

speak, for I desire to justify you.

33 If not, listen to me;

be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

29 Lo, all these things worketh God Oftentimes with man, 30 To bring back his soul from the pit, To be enlightened with the light of the living. 31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will speak. 32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee. 33 If not, hearken unto me: Hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.

29 “Yes, God does these things

again and again for people.

30 He rescues them from the grave

so they may enjoy the light of life.

31 Mark this well, Job. Listen to me,

for I have more to say.

32 But if you have anything to say, go ahead.

Speak, for I am anxious to see you justified.

33 But if not, then listen to me.

Keep silent and I will teach you wisdom!”

29 “Behold, God works all these things,

Twice, in fact, three times with a man,

30 To bring back his soul from the Pit,

That he may be enlightened with the light of life.

31 “Give ear, Job, listen to me;

Hold your peace, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

Speak, for I desire to justify you.

33 If not, listen to me;

Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”

29 “God does all these things to a person

two or even three times

30 so he won’t die as punishment for his sins

and so he may still enjoy life.

31 “Job, pay attention and listen to me;

be quiet, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak up, because I want to prove you right.

33 But if you have nothing to say, then listen to me;

be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”

29 Lo, all these things doth God work,

Twice, yea thrice, with a man,

30 To bring back his soul from the pit,

That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me:

Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me:

Speak, for I desire to justify thee.

33 If not, hearken thou unto me:

Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.

29 Lo, all these things worketh •God twice, thrice, with man, 30 To bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. 31 Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak. 32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee. 33 If not, hearken thou unto me; be silent, and I will teach thee wisdom.

29 Truly, God does all this two or three times with people 

30 to turn their souls away from the pit 

and to enlighten them with the light of life. 

31 “Pay attention, Job! Listen to me! 

Keep quiet, and let me speak. 

32 If you have a response, answer me. 

Speak, because I’d be happy if you were right. 

33 If not, you listen to me. 

Keep quiet, and I’ll teach you wisdom.” 

29 God certainly does all these things

two or three times to a man

30 in order to turn him back from the Pit,

so he may shine with the light of life.

31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me.

Be quiet, and I will speak.

32 But if you have something to say, answer me;

speak, for I would like to justify you.

33 If not, then listen to me;

be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.

29 “God indeed does all these things,

twice, three times, with mortals,

30 to bring back their souls from the Pit,

so that they may see the light of life.

31 Pay heed, Job, listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak, for I desire to justify you.

33 If not, listen to me;

be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

29 Look, God does all these things

twice, three times with a person

30 to bring his life back from the pit

so that he may enjoy the light of life.

31 “Listen attentively, Job; listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak, for I desire to justify you.

33 If not, you listen to me;

be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

29 “Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men,

30 To bring back his soul from the pit,

That he may be enlightened with the light of life.

31 “Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;

Keep silent, and let me speak.

32 “Then if you have anything to say, answer me;

Speak, for I desire to justify you.

33 “If not, listen to me;

Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”