TSK · Job 40:2

Longing for Death“Why does God give light to one who is in misery, and life to those whose soul is bitter,

Am I the sea, or the creature of the deep, that you must put me under guard?

If someone wishes to contend with him, he cannot answer him one time in a thousand.

For he is not a human being like I am, that I might answer him, that we might come together in judgment.

If I sinned, then you would watch me and you would not acquit me of my iniquity.

The Present Condition“Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin.

know then that God has wronged me and encircled me with his net.

You have become cruel to me; with the strength of your hand you attack me.

Get ready for a difficult task like a man; I will question you and you will inform me!

From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?

The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!

When they received it, they began to complain against the landowner,

For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?

Or are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we really stronger than he is?