There was a man named Job, living in the land of Uz, who worshiped God and was faithful to him. He was a good man, careful not to do anything evil.

"Did you notice my servant Job?" the LORD asked. "There is no one on earth as faithful and good as he is. He worships me and is careful not to do anything evil."

I am innocent and faithful, but my words sound guilty, and everything I say seems to condemn me.

This is the story of Noah. He had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Noah had no faults and was the only good man of his time. He lived in fellowship with God,

Notice good people, observe the righteous; peaceful people have descendants,

I do not claim that I have already succeeded or have already become perfect. I keep striving to win the prize for which Christ Jesus has already won me to himself.

But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.

The righteous are protected from trouble; it comes to the wicked instead.

Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.

Be honest and you show that you have reverence for the LORD; be dishonest and you show that you do not.

The LORD is pleased when good people pray, but hates the sacrifices that the wicked bring him.

Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going---it may save your life.

He said, "I was born with nothing, and I will die with nothing. The LORD gave, and now he has taken away. May his name be praised!"

In spite of everything that had happened, Job did not sin by blaming God.

I've lost all hope, so what if God kills me? I am going to state my case to him.

I will never say that you men are right; I will insist on my innocence to my dying day.

I will never give up my claim to be right; my conscience is clear.

Declare me innocent, O LORD, because I do what is right and trust you completely.

You will help me, because I do what is right; you will keep me in your presence forever.

Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him.

Their purpose is to prove that your faith is genuine. Even gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire; and so your faith, which is much more precious than gold, must also be tested, so that it may endure. Then you will receive praise and glory and honor on the Day when Jesus Christ is revealed.

But now suppose you take away everything he has---he will curse you to your face!"

"Never!" Joab answered. "I will never ruin or destroy your city!

He sends storms to batter and bruise me without any reason at all.

Jesus answered, "His blindness has nothing to do with his sins or his parents' sins. He is blind so that God's power might be seen at work in him.