Job 33:1-33 GNT

[1] And now, Job, listen carefully to all that I have to say. [2] I am ready to say what's on my mind. [3] All my words are sincere, and I am speaking the truth. [4] God's spirit made me and gave me life. [5] Answer me if you can. Prepare your arguments. [6] You and I are the same in God's sight, both of us were formed from clay. [7] So you have no reason to fear me; I will not overpower you. [8] Now this is what I heard you say: [9] "I am not guilty; I have done nothing wrong. I am innocent and free from sin. [10] But God finds excuses for attacking me and treats me like an enemy. [11] He binds chains on my feet; he watches every move I make." [12] But I tell you, Job, you are wrong. God is greater than any human being. [13] Why do you accuse God of never answering our complaints? [14] Although God speaks again and again, no one pays attention to what he says. [15] At night when people are asleep, God speaks in dreams and visions. [16] He makes them listen to what he says, and they are frightened at his warnings. [17] God speaks to make them stop their sinning and to save them from becoming proud. [18] He will not let them be destroyed; he saves them from death itself. [19] God corrects us by sending sickness and filling our bodies with pain. [20] Those who are sick lose their appetites, and even the finest food looks revolting. [21] Their bodies waste away to nothing; you can see all their bones; [22] they are about to go to the world of the dead. [23] Perhaps an angel may come to their aid- one of God's thousands of angels, who remind us of our duty. [24] In mercy the angel will say, "Release them! They are not to go down to the world of the dead. Here is the ransom to set them free." [25] Their bodies will grow young and strong again; [26] when they pray, God will answer; they will worship God with joy; God will set things right for them again. [27] Each one will say in public, "I have sinned. I have not done right, but God spared me. [28] He kept me from going to the world of the dead, and I am still alive." [29] God does all this again and again; [30] each one saves a person's life, and gives him the joy of living. [31] Now, Job, listen to what I am saying; be quiet and let me speak. [32] But if you have something to say, let me hear it; I would gladly admit you are in the right. [33] But if not, be quiet and listen to me, and I will teach you how to be wise.