Job 36:9 Cross References

Job 36:9

9: he takes the trouble to show them the reason. He shows them their sins, for they have behaved proudly.

But when we are judged and disciplined by the Lord, we will not be condemned with the world.

So the LORD sent the Assyrian armies, and they took Manasseh prisoner. They put a ring through his nose, bound him in bronze chains, and led him away to Babylon.
But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the LORD his God and cried out humbly to the God of his ancestors.
And when he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved by his request for help. So the LORD let Manasseh return to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Manasseh had finally realized that the LORD alone is God!

This is a true saying, and everyone should believe it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--and I was the worst of them all.

I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.

For our sins are piled up before God and testify against us. Yes, we know what sinners we are.

"But the LORD was very angry with me because of you. He vowed that I would never cross the Jordan River into the good land the LORD your God is giving you as your special possession.
Though you will cross the Jordan to occupy the land, I will die here on this side of the river.

The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles.

I will say to God, `Don't simply condemn me--tell me the charge you are bringing against me.

"When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, 'At home even the hired men have food enough to spare, and here I am, dying of hunger!
I will go home to my father and say, "Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you,
and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired man."'

God's law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God's wonderful kindness became more abundant.

O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they rebel against you.

They will live, because after thinking it over, they decided to turn from their sins. Such people will not die.
And yet the people of Israel keep saying, `The Lord is unjust!' O people of Israel, it is you who are unjust, not I.
"Therefore, I will judge each of you, O people of Israel, according to your actions, says the Sovereign LORD. Turn from your sins! Don't let them destroy you!
Put all your rebellion behind you, and get for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel?

Happy are those whom you discipline, LORD, and those whom you teach from your law.

Then why should we, mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins?
Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn again in repentance to the LORD.

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