Quotes About Reflection

If my steps have turned from the path, if my heart has followed my eyes, or if impurity has stuck to my hands,

what will I do when God rises to judge? How will I answer when called to account?

if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor,

I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—

I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

Therefore I say, ëListen to me; I too will declare what I know.í

Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,

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

Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?

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

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

Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:

In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds,

A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,

Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”

Then Elihu continued:

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.

If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.

Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do it again.í

Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:

ëJob speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.í

And Elihu went on to say: