Satan’s Accusation of Job31

1:6 Now the day came when32 the sons of God33 came to present themselves before34 the Lord—and Satan35 also arrived among them. 1:7 The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?”36 And Satan answered the Lord,37 “From roving about38 on the earth, and from walking back and forth across it.”39 1:8 So the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered40 my servant Job? There41 is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away42 from evil.”

1:9 Then Satan answered the Lord, “Is it for nothing that Job fears God?43 1:10 Have you44 not made a hedge45 around him and his household and all that he has on every side? You have blessed46 the work of his hands, and his livestock47 have increased48 in the land. 1:11 But49 extend your hand and strike50 everything he has, and he will no doubt51 curse you52 to your face!”

1:12 So the Lord said to Satan, “All right then,53 everything he has is54 in your power.55 Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!”56 So Satan went out57 from the presence of the Lord.58