Job 1 — GMV

1 Verse 1 There was a certain man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; ^{Verse 2} And he had seven sons and three daughters. ^{Verse 3} And his cattle consisted of seven thousand sheep, ^{Verse 4} And his sons visiting one another ^{Verse 5} And when the days of the banquet were completed, ^{Verse 6} And it came to pass on a day, ^{Verse 7} And the Lord said to the devil, Whence art thou come? ^{Verse 8} And the Lord said to him, ^{Verse 9} Then the devil answered, and said before the Lord, ^{Verse 10} Hast thou not made a hedge about him, and about his household, ^{Verse 11} But put forth thy hand, and touch all that he has: ^{Verse 12} Then the Lord said to the devil, ^{Verse 13} And it came to pass on a certain day, ^{Verse 14} And, behold, there came a messenger to Job, and said to him, ^{Verse 15} And the spoilers came and took them for a prey, ^{Verse 16} While he was yet speaking, there came another messenger, and said to Job, ^{Verse 17} While he was yet speaking, there came another messenger, and said to Job, ^{Verse 18} While he is yet speaking, another messenger comes, saying to Job, ^{Verse 19} Suddenly a great wind came on from the desert, and caught the four corners of the house, ^{Verse 20} So Job arose, and rent his garments, ^{Verse 21} and said, ^{Verse 22} In all these events that befell him