English Standard Version

Job 11:8-18 English Standard Version (ESV)

8. It is higher than heaven—what can you do?Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

9. Its measure is longer than the earthand broader than the sea.

10. If he passes through and imprisonsand summons the court, who can turn him back?

11. For he knows worthless men;when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?

12. But a stupid man will get understandingwhen a wild donkey’s colt is born a man!

13. “If you prepare your heart,you will stretch out your hands toward him.

14. If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away,and let not injustice dwell in your tents.

15. Surely then you will lift up your face without blemish;you will be secure and will not fear.

16. You will forget your misery;you will remember it as waters that have passed away.

17. And your life will be brighter than the noonday;its darkness will be like the morning.

18. And you will feel secure, because there is hope;you will look around and take your rest in security.