Good News Bible

Job 9:19-29 Good News Bible (GNB)

19. Should I try force? Try force on God?Should I take him to court? Could anyone make him go?

20. I am innocent and faithful, but my words sound guilty,and everything I say seems to condemn me.

21-22. I am innocent, but I no longer care.I am sick of living. Nothing matters;innocent or guilty, God will destroy us.

23. When an innocent person suddenly dies,God laughs.

24. God gave the world to the wicked.He made all the judges blind.And if God didn't do it, who did?

25. My days race by, not one of them good.

26. My life passes like the swiftest boat,as fast as an eagle swooping down on a rabbit.

27-28. If I smile and try to forget my pain,all my suffering comes back to haunt me;I know that God does hold me guilty.

29. Since I am held guilty, why should I bother?