Quotes About Truth

Jobís friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.

I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.

I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.

For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.

“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.

Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,

Then he sings before men with these words: ëI have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.

But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.

Then Elihu continued:

For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.

For Job has declared, ëI am righteous, yet God has deprived me of justice.

Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.í

Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.

Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.

Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One,

who says to kings, ëYou are worthless!í and to nobles, ëYou are wicked,í

There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.

For God need not examine a man further or have him approach for judgment.