Scriptures

New King James Version (NKJV)

Job 11
¹² For an empty-headed man will be wise, When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.
¹³ "If you would prepare your heart, And stretch out your hands toward Him;
¹⁴ If iniquity were in your hand, and you put it far away, And would not let wickedness dwell in your tents;
¹⁵ Then surely you could lift up your face without spot; Yes, you could be steadfast, and not fear;
¹⁶ Because you would forget your misery, And remember it as waters that have passed away,
¹⁷ And your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.
¹⁸ And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety.
¹⁹ You would also lie down, and no one would make you afraid; Yes, many would court your favor.
²⁰ But the eyes of the wicked will fail, And they shall not escape, And their hope--loss of life!"
Job 12
¹ Then Job answered and said:
² "No doubt you are the people, And wisdom will die with you!