Quotes About Conflict

One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.

While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”

On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him.

Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

Nor is there a mediator between us, to lay his hand upon us both.

Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:

as you turn your spirit against God and pour such words from your mouth?

I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.

His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.

Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

Terrors frighten him on every side and harass his every step.

“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?

If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my disgrace against me,

If you say, ëLet us persecute him, since the root of the matter lies with him,í

Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:

“So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me.

though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,

May my enemy be like the wicked and my opponent like the unjust.

They tear up my path; they profit from my destruction, with no one to restrain them.

They advance as through a wide breach; through the ruins they keep rolling in.

You have ruthlessly turned on me; You oppose me with Your strong hand.

But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

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