KJV ORIGINAL
Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Does it make you happy to crush me, to reject the work of your own hands, while you smile favorably on the plans of evil people?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking God why He would allow suffering to come to someone He created while seeming to bless those who do wrong.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking from the depths of his suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. In ancient times, people often believed that God's favor was directly tied to material blessings, making Job's situation particularly confusing and painful. Job is questioning whether God finds pleasure in afflicting those He has made.
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