15. the Sabeans swooped down and took them away. They struck down the servants with the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you! ”
16. He was still speaking when another messenger came and reported: “A lightning storm struck from heaven. It burned up the sheep and the servants and devoured them, and I alone have escaped to tell you! ”
17. That messenger was still speaking when yet another came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, made a raid on the camels, and took them away. They struck down the servants with the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you! ”
18. He was still speaking when another messenger came and reported: “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house.
19. Suddenly a powerful wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people so that they died, and I alone have escaped to tell you! ”
20. Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,
21. saying:Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will leave this life. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away.Praise the name of Yahweh.
22. Throughout all this Job did not sin or blame God for anything.