Job 1:14-22 Common English Bible (CEB)

14. A messenger came to Job and said: "The oxen were plowing, and the donkeys were grazing nearby

15. when the Sabeans took them and killed the young men with swords. I alone escaped to tell you."

16. While this messenger was speaking, another arrived and said: "A raging fire fell from the sky and burned up the sheep and devoured the young men. I alone escaped to tell you."

17. While this messenger was speaking, another arrived and said: "Chaldeans set up three companies, raided the camels and took them, killing the young men with swords. I alone escaped to tell you."

18. While this messenger was speaking, another arrived and said: "Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

19. when a strong wind came from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It fell upon the young people, and they died. I alone escaped to tell you."

20. Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped.

21. He said: "Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return there. The Lord has given; the Lord has taken; bless the Lord’s name."

22. In all this, Job didn’t sin or blame God.

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