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Had I died at birth, I would now be at peace. I would be asleep and at rest.
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I would rest with the world’s kings and prime ministers, whose great buildings now lie in ruins.
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I would rest with princes, rich in gold, whose palaces were filled with silver.
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For in death the wicked cause no trouble, and the weary are at rest.
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I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest; only trouble comes.”
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and if you are pure and live with integrity, he will surely rise up and restore your happy home.
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And God does not restrain his anger. Even the monsters of the sea are crushed beneath his feet.
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Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and will rest in safety.
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So leave us alone and let us rest! We are like hired hands, so let us finish our work in peace.
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people are laid to rest and do not rise again. Until the heavens are no more, they will not wake up nor be roused from their sleep.
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No, my hope will go down with me to the grave. We will rest together in the dust!”
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A great funeral procession goes to the cemetery. Many pay their respects as the body is laid to rest, and the earth gives sweet repose.
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If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored— so clean up your life.
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For God has cut my bowstring. He has humbled me, so they have thrown off all restraint.
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My heart is troubled and restless. Days of suffering torment me.
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When he prays to God, he will be accepted. And God will receive him with joy and restore him to good standing.
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Then comes the roaring of the thunder— the tremendous voice of his majesty. He does not restrain it when he speaks.
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“So teach the rest of us what to say to God. We are too ignorant to make our own arguments.
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When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before!
