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19 And see, a strong wind came from the desert and hit the four corners of the house. It fell on the young people and they are dead. I alone have gotten away to tell you.”

20 Then Job stood up and tore his clothing and cut the hair from his head. And he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 He said, “Without clothing I was born from my mother, and without clothing I will return. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Praise the name of the Lord.”

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19 when suddenly a mighty wind(A) swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead,(B) and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!(C)

20 At this, Job got up and tore his robe(D) and shaved his head.(E) Then he fell to the ground in worship(F) 21 and said:

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
    and naked I will depart.[a](G)
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;(H)
    may the name of the Lord be praised.”(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 1:21 Or will return there