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Knjiga o Jobu, 21

1. Job progovori i reèe:

1. Respondens autem Iob dixit:

2. "Slušajte, slušajte dobro što æu reæi, utjehu mi takvu barem udijelite.

2. “Audite, quaeso, sermones meos, et sint haec consolationes vestrae.

3. Otrpite da rijeè jednu ja izreèem, kad završim, tad se rugajte slobodno.

3. Sustinete me, et ego loquar; et post verba mea ridebitis.

4. Zar protiv èovjeka dižem ja optužbu? Kako da strpljenje onda ne izgubim?

4. Numquid contra hominem disputatio mea est, ut merito non debeam impatiens fieri?

5. Pogledajte na me: užas æe vas spopast', rukom æete svoja zakloniti usta;

5. Attendite me et obstupescite et superponite digitum ori vestro.

6. pomislim li na to, prestravim se i sam i èitavim svojim tad protrnem tijelom.

6. Et ego, quando recordatus fuero, pertimesco, et concutit carnem meam tremor.

7. Zašto na životu ostaju zlikovci i, što su stariji, moæniji bivaju?

7. Quare ergo impii vivunt, senuerunt confortatique sunt divitiis?

8. Potomstvo njihovo s njima napreduje a izdanci im se množe pred oèima.

8. Semen eorum permanet coram eis, et progenies eorum in conspectu eorum.

9. Strah nikakav kuæe njihove ne mori i šiba ih Božja ostavlja na miru.

9. Domus eorum securae sunt et pacatae, et non est virga Dei super illos.

10. Njihovi bikovi plode pouzdano, krave im se tele i ne jalove se.

10. Bos eorum concepit et non abortivit, vacca peperit et non est privata fetu suo.

11. K'o jagnjad djeca im slobodno skakuæu, veselo igraju njihovi sinovi.

11. Egrediuntur quasi greges parvuli eorum, et infantes eorum exsultant lusibus.

12. Oni pjevaju uz harfe i bubnjeve i vesele se uz zvukove svirale.

12. Tenent tympanum et citharam et gaudent ad sonitum organi.

13. Dane svoje završavaju u sreæi, u Podzemlje oni silaze spokojno.

13. Ducunt in bonis dies suos et in puncto ad inferna descendunt.

14. A govorili su Bogu: 'Ostavi nas, ne želimo znati za tvoje putove!

14. Qui dixerant Deo: “Recede a nobis! Scientiam viarum tuarum nolumus.

15. TÓa tko je Svesilni da njemu služimo i kakva nam korist da ga zazivamo?'

15. Quis est Omnipotens, ut serviamus ei, et quid nobis prodest, si oraverimus illum?”.

16. Zar svoju sreæu u ruci ne imahu, makar do Njega ne drže ništa oni?

16. Sint in manu eorum bona sua; consilium vero impiorum longe sit a me.

17. Zar se luè opakog kada ugasila? Zar se na njega oborila nesreæa? Zar mu u gnjevu svom On skroji sudbinu?

17. Quam saepe lucerna impiorum exstinguitur, et superveniet eis pernicies, et dolores dividet in furore suo?

18. Zar je kao slama na vjetru postao, kao pljeva koju vihor svud raznosi?

18. Erunt sicut paleae ante faciem venti, et sicut favilla, quam turbo dispergit.

19. Hoæe l' ga kaznit' Bog u njegovoj djeci? Ne, njega nek' kazni da sam to osjeti!

19. “Servabitne Deus filiis iniquitatem eius?”. Retribuat illi, ut sciat.

20. Vlastitim oèima nek' rasap svoj vidi, neka se napije srdžbe Svesilnoga!

20. Videbunt oculi eius interfectionem suam, et de furore Omnipotentis bibet.

21. TÓa što poslije smrti on za dom svoj mari kad æe se presjeæ' niz njegovih mjeseci?

21. Quid enim ad eum pertinet de domo sua post se, et si numerus mensium eius recidetur?

22. Ali tko æe Boga uèiti mudrosti, njega koji sudi najvišim biæima?

22. Numquid Deum docebit quispiam scientiam, qui excelsos iudicat?

23. Jedan umire u punom blagostanju, bez briga ikakvih, u potpunom miru,

23. Iste moritur robustus et sanus, dives et felix;

24. bokova od pretiline otežalih i kostiju soène moždine prepunih.

24. viscera eius plena sunt adipe, et medullis ossa illius irrigantur.

25. A drugi umire s gorèinom u duši, nikad nikakve ne okusivši sreæe.

25. Alius vero moritur in amaritudine animae absque ullis opibus;

26. Obojica leže zajedno u prahu, crvi ih jednako prekrivaju oba.

26. et tamen simul in pulvere dormient, et vermes operient eos.

27. O, znam dobro kakve vaše su namjere, kakve zlosti protiv mene vi snujete.

27. Certe novi cogitationes vestras et sententias contra me iniquas.

28. Jer pitate: 'Gdje je kuæa plemiæeva, šator u kojem stanovahu opaki?'

28. Dicitis enim: “Ubi est domus principis, et ubi tabernacula impiorum?”.

29. Niste li na cesti putnike pitali, zar njihovo svjedoèanstvo ne primate:

29. Nonne interrogastis quemlibet de viatoribus et signa eorum non agnovistis?

30. 'Opaki je u dan nesreæe pošteðen i u dan Božje jarosti veseo je.'

30. Quia in diem perditionis servatur malus et ad diem furoris abducetur.

31. Al' na postupcima tko æe mu predbacit' i tko æe mu vratit' što je poèinio?

31. Quis arguet coram eo viam eius, et, quae fecit, quis reddet illi?

32. A kad ga na kraju na groblje odnesu, na grobni mu humak postavljaju stražu.

32. Ipse ad sepulcra ducetur, et super tumulum vigilabunt.

33. Lake su mu grude zemlje u dolini dok za njime ide èitavo puèanstvo.

33. Dulces erunt ei glebae vallis, et post se omnem hominem trahet et ante se innumerabiles.

34. O, kako su vaše utjehe isprazne! Kakva su prijevara vaši odgovori!"

34. Quomodo igitur consolamini me frustra, et responsionis vestrae restat perfidia?”.



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Footnotes:

21:1-4 - Job begins his response to Zophar by expressing that his complaint is valid. He emphasizes the importance of being heard, showing that pain and suffering deserve attention and reflection (see also Psalm 130:1-2 and Proverbs 18:13).

21:5-9 - Job questions the apparent prosperity of the wicked, challenging the simplistic view that suffering is always a consequence of sin. This reflection leads to an understanding of the complexity of divine justice (see also Psalm 73:3-5 and Ecclesiastes 8:14).

21:10-16 - Job observes that the wicked often live in comfort and security, questioning the logic of his friends who associate prosperity with righteousness. This observation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of divine providence (see also Psalm 37:1-2 and Psalm 49:16-17).

21:17-21 - Job reflects on the reality of death and judgment, stating that what happens after death is a legitimate concern. He emphasizes the importance of considering life beyond this earthly existence (see also Ecclesiastes 3:17 and Hebrews 9:27).

21:22-26 - Job concludes that each person must give an account to God and that human actions are evaluated individually. This statement reinforces the idea that the relationship with God is individual and that divine justice is not limited to the present (see also Romans 14:12 and 2 Corinthians 5:10).

Verses related to Knjiga o Jobu, 21:

Job chapter 21 presents Job's response to his friends. Why do the wicked prosper? In this pivotal speech, Job questions the apparent injustice of the prosperity of the wicked, challenging the simplistic view of retribution espoused by his friends. The text explores themes such as the complexity of divine justice, the reality of the suffering of the righteous and the apparent impunity of the wicked in this life. Job 21 delves into the enigma of human suffering and theodicy. Examine with us five biblical passages that illuminate the provocative themes of this challenging chapter.

Psalms 73:3-5: "For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of these wicked people. They do not suffer and have healthy and strong bodies. They are free from everyone's burdens; They are not affected by diseases like other men." - This psalm reflects Job's question in Job 21 about why the wicked sometimes prosper.

Jeremiah 12:1: "You are just, Lord, when I bring a case before you. However, I would like to argue with you about your justice. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all traitors live without problems?" - Jeremiah expresses a frustration similar to Job's in Job 21 about the apparent prosperity of the wicked.

Malachi 3:15: "Now we consider the arrogant to be happy. Those who do evil not only prosper, but when they put God to the test, they go unpunished." - Malachi addresses the same dilemma presented in Job 21 regarding the apparent impunity of the wicked.

Habakkuk 1:13: "Your eyes are so pure that they cannot bear to see evil; you cannot tolerate evil. Why then do you tolerate the wicked? Why do you remain silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they?" - Habakkuk expresses a Job-like perplexity in Job 21 about God's apparent tolerance of the wicked.

2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord does not delay in fulfilling his promise, as some think. On the contrary, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." - Peter offers perspective on the apparent delay in judging the wicked, a theme addressed in Job 21.

FAQ:

Why does Job question the prosperity of the wicked?

Job observes that the wicked prosper, have large families, and live in peace, without suffering immediate judgment, contrasting with the idea that suffering affects only the wicked. (Job 21:7-13)

What does Job say about the fate of the wicked?

He argues that the wicked can die in peace while others suffer, challenging the belief that God visibly punishes them in this life. (Job 21:23-26)

How does Job refute his friends about divine retribution?

He says that divine justice is not always manifested on earth, as many wicked people live without visible punishment, which contradicts the simplistic view of his friends. (Job 21:29-31)

What does Job say about human suffering?

He emphasizes that both good and bad can suffer or prosper, indicating that human suffering does not follow a simple logic of retribution. (Job 21:7-26)

How does Job view God's justice?

He suggests that divine justice may not be evident in this life, but will be manifested in God's time, differing from the short-term view of his friends. (Job 21:30-34)


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