10. He will force them to listen to his warning. He will command them to stop sinning.
11. If they serve and obey him, he will make them successful and they will live a happy life.
12. But if they refuse to obey him, they will be destroyed. They will die like fools.
13. “People who don’t care about God are always bitter. Even when he punishes them, they refuse to pray to him for help.
14. They will die while they are still young, like the male prostitutes.
15. God saves those who suffer by using their suffering. He uses their troubles to speak in a way that makes them listen.
16. “In fact, God wants to help you out of your troubles. He wants to take away your burdens that are crushing you. He wants to load your table with plenty of food.
17. But you are full of this talk about guilt, judgment, and justice!
18. Job, don’t let your anger fill you with doubt about God. And don’t let the price of forgiveness turn you away.
19. Do you think your wealth will keep you out of trouble? Will your great strength be of any help to you now?
20. Don’t be like those who wish darkness would come and hide them. They try to disappear into the night.
21. Job, don’t let your suffering cause you to choose evil. Be careful not to do wrong.
22. “Look, God’s power makes him great! He is the greatest teacher of all.