Job 1:9-11
King James Version
9 Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?
10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
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Job 1:9-11
English Standard Version
9 Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for no reason? 10 Have you not put (A)a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have (B)blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But (C)stretch out your hand and (D)touch all that he has, and he will (E)curse you (F)to your face.”
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Job 1:9-11
New American Standard Bible
9 Then (A)Satan answered the [a]Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 (B)Have You not made a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? (C)You have blessed the work of his hands, and his (D)possessions have increased in the land. 11 (E)But reach out with Your hand now and (F)touch all that he has; he will certainly curse You to Your face.”
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- Job 1:9 Lit Lord and said
Job 1:9-11
New King James Version
9 So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 (A)Have You not [a]made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? (B)You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 (C)But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely (D)curse[b] You to Your face!”
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