Job 1:20-22
Expanded Bible
20 When Job heard this, he got up and tore his robe and shaved his head [C ancient mourning customs]. Then he bowed down to the ground to worship God. 21 He said:
“I was naked when I ·was born [L came from my mother’s womb],
and I will be naked when I ·die [L return there].
The Lord gave these things to me,
and he has taken them away.
·Praise [Blessed be] the name of the Lord.”
22 In all this Job did not sin or blame God.
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Job 1:20-22
New International Version
20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe(A) and shaved his head.(B) Then he fell to the ground in worship(C) 21 and said:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will depart.[a](D)
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;(E)
may the name of the Lord be praised.”(F)
22 In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.(G)
Footnotes
- Job 1:21 Or will return there
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