OET-RV GEN EXO LEV NUM DEUT JOB YEHO (JOS) HERO (JDG) RUTH 1 SAM 2 SAM PSA AMOS HOS 1 KI 2 KI 1 CHR 2 CHR PROV ECC SNG YOEL (JOEL) MIC ISA ZEP HAB YIR (JER) LAM YNA (JNA) NAH OBAD DAN EZEK EZRA EST NEH HAG ZEC MAL 2 PS WIS TOB MAN BAR G DAN G ESD L ESD ESG JDT 3 MAC SIR 1 MAC 2 MAC 4 MAC YHN (JHN) MARK MAT LUKE ACTs YAC (JAM) GAL 1 TH 2 TH 1 COR 2 COR ROM COL LAOD PHM EPH PHP 1 TIM TIT 1 PET 2 PET 2 TIM HEB YUD (JUD) 1 YHN (1 JHN) 2 YHN (2 JHN) 3 YHN (3 JHN) REV
OET-RV JOB Intro C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C40 C41 C42
OET-RV JOB 33 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7 V8 V9 V10 V11 V12 V13 V14 V15 V16 V17 V18 V19 V20 V21 V22 V23 V24 V25 V26 V27 V28 V29 V30 V31 V32 V33
This OET Readers’ Version was designed to be used with the Literal Version alongside, so you won’t get the best understanding from this single viewpoint. This is still an early look into the drafted text of the Open English Translation of the Bible. Please double-check the text in advance before using in public.
Elihu asks Iyov to hear him out
33 So now Iyov (Job), please hear my speech,
2 Listen, I’ve opened my mouth.
≈ My tongue is ready to speak.
3 My words come from an honest heart,
≈ and my lips utter what I truly believe.
4 The spirit of God created me,
≈ and the provider gave me life.
≈ Get things in order then take a stand.
6 Listen, my words are just like yours in God’s sight.
≈ I too was broken off from the clay.
7 Listen, fear of me shouldn’t terrify you.
≈ I won’t be putting heavy pressure on you.
Elihu responds to Iyov’s speeches
8 You’ve certainly spoken in my hearing,
≈ and I’ve heard the sound of the words:
9 ‘I’m blameless—I haven’t disobeyed.
≈ I’m innocent—I haven’t done anything wrong.
10 Listen, he finds reasons to accuse me.
≈ He considers me as his enemy.
11 He locks my feet in shackles.
He watches me wherever I go.’[ref]
12 Listen, you’re not right about this.
I’ll tell you that God is greater than any person.
13 Why do you argue against him
since he doesn’t answer people’s questions?
14 God speaks with one person—
with two, but they don’t perceive it, ???
15 in a dream or a vision in the night,
when deep sleep falls on those asleep in bed.
How God warns people
16 Then he uncovers people’s ears,
and seals them with warnings ???
17 to turn people aside from their activities,
and to stop them from becoming proud.
18 He spares their souls from the pit,
≈ and their lives from perishing by the sword.
19 They’re chastened on their beds
with constant pain in their bones.
20 They have no desire for bread.
≈ nor do their souls desire food.
21 Their flesh wastes right away from sight.
≈ Their bones, not normally visible, now stick out.
22 Their souls get near to the pit,
≈ and their lives to the messengers of death.
23 If there’s a messenger who will mediate for them,
≈ one in a thousand to announce what’s right for them,
24 who’s gracious to them and says,
‘Spare that person from going down to the pit,
because I’ve found the ransom to pay for them.’
25 Then their flesh renews like that of a child.
≈ They regain their youthful energy.
26 They’ll request God’s help and he’ll accept them.
They’ll give happy shouts when they see his face,
and when he repays them for their obedience.
27 They’ll sing to others, ??? TC ???
‘I sinned and I said that what was wrong was right,
28 He’s paid the ransom to keep my soul out of the pit,
so I’ll live to see the light.’
29 Listen, God does all those things to people several times,
30 to bring their souls back from the pit
so they can be enlightened with the light of life.
31 Pay attention, Iyov (Job), and listen to me.
Stay silent and then I’ll speak.
32 If you have words, answer me then.
Speak up because I’d like to hear that you’re innocent.
33 But if not, then listen to me.
Remain silent and I’ll teach you wisdom.
OET-RV JOB Intro C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C40 C41 C42