God's Word Translation

Job 1:18-22 God's Word Translation (GW)

18. While he was still speaking, another ⌊messenger⌋ came and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine at their oldest brother’s home

19. when suddenly a great storm swept across the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It fell on the young people, and they died. I’m the only one who has escaped to tell you.”

20. Job stood up, tore his robe in grief, and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground and worshiped.

21. He said,“Naked I came from my mother,and naked I will return.The Lord has given,and the Lord has taken away!May the name of the Lord be praised.”

22. Through all this Job did not sin or blame God for doing anything wrong.