The Message

Job 33:26-28-31-33 The Message (MSG)

26-28. “Or, you may fall on your knees and pray—to God’s delight!You’ll see God’s smile and celebrate,finding yourself set right with God.You’ll sing God’s praises to everyone you meet,testifying, ‘I messed up my life—and let me tell you, it wasn’t worth it.But God stepped in and saved me from certain death.I’m alive again! Once more I see the light!’

29-30. “This is the way God works.Over and over againHe pulls our souls back from certain destructionso we’ll see the light—and live in the light!

31-33. “Keep listening, Job.Don’t interrupt—I’m not finished yet.But if you think of anything I should know, tell me.There’s nothing I’d like better than to see your name cleared.Meanwhile, keep listening. Don’t distract me with interruptions.I’m going to teach you the basics of wisdom.”