Job 40:1-2-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1-2. I am the Lord All-Powerful,but you have arguedthat I am wrong.Now you must answer me.

3. Job said to the Lord:

4. Who am I to answer you?

5. I did speak once or twice,but never again.

6. Then out of the stormthe Lord said to Job:

7. Face me and answerthe questions I ask!

8. Are you trying to provethat you are innocentby accusing me of injustice?

11-12. Show your furious anger!Throw down and crushall who are proud and evil.

21-22. It rests in the shade of treesalong the river bankor hides among reedsin the swamp.

Job 40