Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Job 34:21-34 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

21. God watches everything we do.

22. No evil person can hidein the deepest darkness.

23. And so, God doesn't needto set a time for judgment.

24. Without asking for advice,God removes mighty leadersand puts others in their place.

25. He knows what they are like,and he wipes them outin the middle of the night.

26. And while others look on,he punishes thembecause they were evil

27. and refused to obey him.

28. The persons they ill-treatedhad prayed for help,until God answeredtheir prayers.

29. When God does nothing,can any person or nationfind fault with him?

30. But still, he punishes rulerswho abuse their people.

31. Job, you should tell Godthat you are guiltyand promise to do better.

32. Then ask him to point outwhat you did wrong,so you won't do it again.

33. Do you make the rules,or does God?You have to decideā€”I can't do it for you;now make up your mind.

34. Job, anyone with good sensecan easily see