Add parallel Print Page Options

19 Suddenly a great wind came in from the desert. It struck all four corners of the house at once. The house fell in on your sons and daughters. And they are all dead. I am the only one who escaped to tell you!”

20 When Job heard this, he got up. To show how sad he was he tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he bowed down to the ground to worship God. 21 He said:

“I was naked when I was born.
    And I will be naked when I die.
The Lord gave these things to me. And he has taken them away.
    Praise the name of the Lord.”

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

ICB Precious Moments Holy Bible - Blue Edition
ICB Precious Moments Holy Bible - Blue Edition
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $17.49
Save: $7.50 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Small Hands Bible, Green Camo, ICB
Small Hands Bible, Green Camo, ICB
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Pink
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Pink
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $20.99
Save: $9.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Leathersoft Hardcover
NKJV Simply Charming Bible, Leathersoft Hardcover
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $23.49
Save: $11.50 (33%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ICB Gift & Award Bible, Boys' Edition
ICB Gift & Award Bible, Boys' Edition
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $5.49
Save: $2.50 (31%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars