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Knjiga o Jobu, 29

1. Job nastavi svoju besjedu i reèe:

1. Addidit quoque Iob assumens parabolam suam et di xit:

2. "O, da mi je prošle proživjet' mjesece, dane one kad je Bog nada mnom bdio,

2. “Quis mihi tribuat, ut sim iuxta menses pristinos, secundum dies, quibus Deus custodiebat me?

3. kad mi je nad glavom njegov sjao žižak a kroz mrak me svjetlo njegovo vodilo,

3. Quando splendebat lucerna eius super caput meum, et ad lumen eius ambulabam in tenebris.

4. kao u dane mojih zrelih jeseni kad s mojim stanom Bog prijateljevaše,

4. Sicut fui in diebus adulescentiae meae, quando familiaris Deus erat in tabernaculo meo,

5. kada uz mene još bijaše Svesilni i moji me okruživahu djeèaci,

5. quando erat Omnipotens mecum, et in circuitu meo pueri mei,

6. kada mi se noge u mlijeku kupahu, a potokom ulja kljuèaše mi kamen!

6. quando lavabam pedes meos lacte, et petra fundebat mihi rivos olei.

7. Kada sam na vrata gradska izlazio i svoju stolicu postavljao na trg,

7. Quando procedebam ad portam civitatis et in platea parabam cathedram mihi,

8. vidjevši me, sklanjali bi se mladiæi, starci bi ustavši stojeæi ostali.

8. videbant me iuvenes et abscondebantur, et senes assurgentes stabant.

9. Razgovor bi prekidali uglednici i usta bi svoja rukom zatvarali.

9. Principes cessabant loqui et digitum superponebant ori suo.

10. Glavarima glas bi sasvim utihnuo, za nepce bi im se zalijepio jezik.

10. Vocem suam cohibebant duces, et lingua eorum palato suo adhaerebat.

11. Tko god me slušao, blaženim me zvao, hvalilo me oko kad bi me vidjelo.

11. Auris audiens beatificabat me, et oculus videns testimonium reddebat mihi,

12. Jer, izbavljah bijednog kada je kukao i sirotu ostavljenu bez pomoæi.

12. eo quod liberassem pauperem vociferantem et pupillum, cui non esset adiutor.

13. Na meni bješe blagoslov izgubljenih, srcu udovice ja veselje vraæah.

13. Benedictio perituri super me veniebat, et cor viduae iubilare feci.

14. Pravdom se ja kao haljinom odjenuh, nepristranost bje mi plaštem i povezom.

14. Iustitia indutus sum et vestivi me, sicut vestimento et diademate, iudicio meo.

15. Bjeh oèi slijepcu i bjeh noge bogalju,

15. Oculus fui caeco et pes claudo;

16. otac ubogima, zastupnik strancima.

16. pater eram pauperum et causam viri ignoti diligentissime investigabam.

17. Kršio sam zube èovjeku opaku, plijen sam èupao iz njegovih èeljusti.

17. Conterebam molas iniqui et de dentibus illius auferebam praedam.

18. Govorah: 'U svom æu izdahnuti gnijezdu, k'o palma, bezbrojne proživjevši dane.'

18. Dicebamque: In nidulo meo moriar et sicut palma multiplicabo dies.

19. Korijenje se moje sve do vode pruža, na granama mojim odmara se rosa.

19. Radix mea aperta est secus aquas, et ros morabitur in ramis meis.

20. Pomlaðivat æe se svagda slava moja i luk æe mi se obnavljati u ruci.'

20. Gloria mea semper innovabitur, et arcus meus in manu mea instaurabitur.

21. Slušali su željno što æu im kazati i šutjeli da od mene savjet èuju.

21. Qui me audiebant, blandiebantur et intenti tacebant ad consilium meum.

22. Na rijeèi mi ne bi ništa dometali i besjede su mi daždile po njima.

22. Verbis meis addere nihil audebant, et super illos stillabat eloquium meum.

23. Za mnom žudjeli su oni k'o za kišom, otvarali usta k'o za pljuskom ljetnim.

23. Exspectabant me sicut pluviam et os suum aperiebant quasi ad imbrem serotinum.

24. Osmijeh moj bijaše njima ohrabrenje; pazili su na vedrinu moga lica.

24. Si quando ridebam ad eos, non credebant, et lux vultus mei non cadebat in terram.

25. Njima ja sam izabirao putove, kao poglavar ja sam ih predvodio, kao kralj meðu svojim kad je èetama kao onaj koji tješi ojaðene.

25. Si voluissem ire ad eos, sedebam primus; cumque sederem quasi rex, circumstante exercitu, eram tamen maerentium consolator.



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Footnotes:

29:1-6 - Job reflects on his past of honor and prosperity, describing how he was respected and how God blessed him. This recollection highlights the importance of memory and personal testimony in the journey of faith (see also Psalm 77:11-12 and Hebrews 10:32-34).

29:7-11 - Job's description as a counselor and defender of those in need highlights his just and compassionate character. Justice and compassion are fundamental in the life of a believer, reflecting the heart of God (see also Proverbs 31:8-9 and James 1:27).

29:12-17 - Job mentions how they protected the poor and oppressed, showing that their lives were a reflection of divine justice. This example highlights the believer's social responsibility to act on behalf of the marginalized (see also Isaiah 1:17 and Matthew 25:35-40).

29:18-20 - Job expresses hope for a lasting future, demonstrating his trust in God. This trust is essential in the life of the faithful, even in the midst of difficulties (see also Psalm 16:9-11 and Romans 15:13).

29:21-25 - The memory of his positive influence and the respect he received underscores the pain of loss Job now feels. The importance of community and human relationships is emphasized, showing that suffering can impact not only the individual but also their network of relationships (see also Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Galatians 6:2).

Verses related to Knjiga o Jobu, 29:

Job chapter 29 recalls Job's days of prosperity. How does he describe his life before the calamity? In this nostalgic speech, Job recalls his former status, his kindness to those in need, and the respect he enjoyed. The text addresses topics such as divine blessing, social influence and personal integrity. Job 29 offers a glimpse of the virtuous life Job led before his suffering. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the uplifting themes of this retrospective chapter.

Proverbs 31:20: "Open your hands to the poor and extend your hands to the needy." - This verse echoes Job's actions described in Job 29:12-16, where he speaks of his compassion for the poor and needy.

James 1:27: "The religion that God, our Father, accepts as pure and immaculate is this: taking care of orphans and widows in their difficulties and not allowing oneself to be corrupted by the world." - This passage reflects the values expressed by Job in Job 29:12-13, where he mentions his care for orphans and widows.

Psalms 1:1-3: "How happy is he who does not follow the advice of the wicked, nor imitate the conduct of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers! On the contrary, his satisfaction is in the law of the Lord, and on this law he meditates day and night. It is like a tree planted by running water: It bears fruit at the right time and its leaves do not wither. Everything he does prospers!" - These verses echo Job's description of his prosperous and righteous life before his tribulations, as described in Job 29:2-6.

Proverbs 4:18: "The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until it is a perfect day." - This proverb reflects Job's description of his days of prosperity in Job 29:3, where he speaks of God's light shining upon him.

Matthew 5:14-16: "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. And also, no one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl. On the contrary, place it in the appropriate place, and thus illuminate everyone in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." - These words of Jesus echo the leadership role and example that Job describes having in his community, as mentioned in Job 29:21-25.

FAQ:

How does Job describe his life before suffering?

Job remembers a time when he was respected, prosperous, and blessed by God. He had influence, helped those in need, and was seen as a just and wise leader. (Job 29:2-6)

Why was Job so respected in society?

Job was admired for his justice and kindness. He defended the poor, helped orphans and widows, and promoted truth and equity. (Job 29:7-17)

What did Job believe about his future before his suffering?

He thought his life would end in peace and long life, surrounded by blessings, like a lush tree with deep roots. (Job 29:18-20)

How did Job view his relationship with God in the past?

Job felt God's nearness and believed that His light guided his path, indicating divine fellowship and guidance. (Job 29:3-5)

What was the social impact of Job's presence?

His presence brought hope and security. He was a model of wisdom and justice, helping the oppressed and counseling those in need. (Job 29:21-25)


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