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|There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
|There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.
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|There was a man named Job who lived in Uz. He was perfect, righteous, and feared God; truly a man who protected himself from evil.
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|And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.
|And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.
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|He had 7 sons and 3 daughters.
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|His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
|His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
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|He was the wealthiest man of the east. His estate included 7000 sheep, 3000 camels, 500 oxen, and 500 female donkeys.
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|And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
|And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
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|And his sons ate and drank in their houses and called for their 3 sisters to join them.
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|And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
|And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
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|But when the feasting was over, Job called for them and blessed them. He awoke early and offered burnt offerings for each of his sons and daughters and said, "It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts. And he continued this for awhile.
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|Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
|Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
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|One day though, the angels of God and Satan assembled before the Lord.
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|And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
|And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.
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|The Lord said to Satan, "Where did you come from?" and Satan replied, "From journeying to all parts of the Earth."
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|And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
|And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?
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|And the Lord said unto Satan, "Have you seen Job, my servant, a man like no other, perfect and righteous, one that fears me and protects himself from evil?"
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|Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
|Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
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|Then Satan replied, "Does Job fear you for nothing?"
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|Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
|"Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
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|Haven't you put up barriers around him, his house, and all that he has to protect him? You have blessed his endeavors and you have increased his wealth."
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|But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
|But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
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|"If you take away the protection and blessings of his estate, he will curse you to your face"
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|And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
|And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
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|And the Lord said to Satan, "Listen, all of his wealth will be put under your control but you are not to hurt the man himself." Then Satan departed God's presence.
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|And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
|And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
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|Then one day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking alcohol in the oldest brother's house:
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|And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
|And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
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|There arrived a messenger to Job who said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were feeding next to them."
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|And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
|And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
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|"And the Sabeans pounced on them and stole them. They also murdered the servants with their swords and I was the only one to survive to tell you."
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|While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
|While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
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|While the messenger was still speaking another came and said, "Fire from God is falling from the sky and has killed the sheep and the servants and I am the only one to survive to tell you."
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|While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
|While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
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|While the second messenger was still talking there came yet another who said, "The Chaldeans, in 3 groups, pounced on the camels and stole them. They also killed the servants with their swords and I am the only one to survive to tell you."
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|While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
|While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:
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|While the third messenger was still talking there came yet another and he said, "Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking alcohol in the oldest brother's house:"
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|And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
|And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
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|"And a powerful wind came from nowhere and destroyed the four corners of the house and caused it to collapse. It killed your sons and I am the only one to survive to tell you."
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==Chapter 2==
==Chapter 2==