New American Standard Bible

Job 27:9-19 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

9. "Will God hear his cry When distress comes upon him?

10. "Will he take delight in the Almighty? Will he call on God at all times?

11. "I will instruct you in the power of God; What is with the Almighty I will not conceal.

12. "Behold, all of you have seen it; Why then do you act foolishly?

13. "This is the portion of a wicked man from God, And the inheritance which tyrants receive from the Almighty.

14. "Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; And his descendants will not be satisfied with bread.

15. "His survivors will be buried because of the plague, And their widows will not be able to weep.

16. "Though he piles up silver like dust And prepares garments as plentiful as the clay,

17. He may prepare it, but the just will wear it And the innocent will divide the silver.

18. "He has built his house like the spider's web, Or as a hut which the watchman has made.

19. "He lies down rich, but never again; He opens his eyes, and it is no longer.