[1] Job's Reply to Eliphaz Job said: [2] Today I complain bitterly, because God has been cruel and made me suffer. [3] If I knew where to find God, I would go there [4] and argue my case. [5] Then I would discover what he wanted to say. [6] Would he overwhelm me with his greatness? No! He would listen [7] because I am innocent, and he would say, "I now set you free!" [8] I cannot find God anywhere- in front or back of me, [9] to my left or my right. God is always at work, though I never see him. [10] But he knows what I am doing, and when he tests me, I will be pure as gold. [11] I have never refused to follow any of his commands, [12] and I have always treasured his teachings. [13] But he alone is God, and who can oppose him? God does as he pleases, [14] and he will do exactly what he intends with me. [15] Merely the thought of God All-Powerful [16] makes me tremble with fear. [17] God has covered me with darkness, but I refuse to be silent.
