Job 36:1-12

New International Version

² “Bear with me a little longer and I will show you
    that there is more to be said in God’s behalf.
³ I get my knowledge from afar;^(A)
    I will ascribe justice to my Maker.^(B)
4 Be assured that my words are not false;^(C)
    one who has perfect knowledge^(D) is with you.^(E)

⁵ “God is mighty,^(F) but despises no one;^(G)
    he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.^(H)
6 He does not keep the wicked alive^(I)
    but gives the afflicted their rights.^(J)
7 He does not take his eyes off the righteous;^(K)
    he enthrones them with kings^(L)
    and exalts them forever.^(M)
8 But if people are bound in chains,^(N)
    held fast by cords of affliction,^(O)
9 he tells them what they have done—
    that they have sinned arrogantly.^(P)
10 He makes them listen^(Q) to correction^(R)
    and commands them to repent of their evil.^(S)
11 If they obey and serve him,^(T)
    they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity^(U)
    and their years in contentment.^(V)
12 But if they do not listen,
    they will perish by the sword^[a](W)
    and die without knowledge.^(X)