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Knjiga o Jobu, 5

1. Ded zazivlji! Zar æe ti se tko odazvat'? Kojem li se svecu misliš sad obratit'?

1. Voca ergo, si est qui tibi re spondeat! Ad quem sanctorum converteris?

2. Doista, budalu njegov bijes ubija, luðaka æe sasvim skonèat ljubomora.

2. Vere stultum interficit iracundia, et fatuum occidit invidia.

3. Bezumnika vidjeh kako korijen pušta, al' prokletstvo skoro na kuæu mu pade.

3. Ego vidi stultum firma radice et maledixi sedi eius statim.

4. Njegovi su sinci daleko od spasa, njih nezaštiæene na Vratima tlaèe.

4. Longe fient filii eius a salute et conterentur in porta, et non erit qui eruat.

5. Ljetinu njihovu pojedoše gladni, sam Bog ju je njima oteo iz usta, a žedni hlepe za njihovim dobrima.

5. Cuius messem famelicus comedet, et ipsum rapiet armatus, et bibent sitientes divitias eius.

6. Ne, opaèina ne izbija iz zemlje, nit' nevolja iz tla može niæi sama,

6. Quia non egreditur ex pulvere nequitia, et de humo non oritur dolor.

7. nego èovjek raða muku i nevolju kao što let orlov teži u visinu.

7. Sed homo generat laborem, et aves elevant volatum.

8. Al' ja bih se ipak Bogu utekao i pred njime stvar bih svoju razložio.

8. Quam ob rem ego deprecabor Dominum et ad Deum ponam eloquium meum,

9. Nedokuèiva on djela silna stvori, èudesa koja se izbrojit' ne mogu.

9. qui facit magna et inscrutabilia et mirabilia absque numero;

10. On kišom rosi po svem licu zemljinu i vodu šalje da nam polja natapa.

10. qui dat pluviam super faciem terrae et irrigat aquis rura;

11. Da bi ponižene visoko digao, da bi ojaðene sreæom obdario,

11. qui ponit humiles in sublime et maerentes erigit sospitate;

12. redom ruši ono što lukavci smisle, što god zapoèeli, on im izjalovi.

12. qui dissipat cogitationes malignorum, ne possint implere manus eorum, quod coeperant;

13. On hvata mudre u njihovu lukavstvu, naume spletkara obraæa u ništa.

13. qui apprehendit sapientes in astutia eorum et consilium pravorum dissipat.

14. Posred bijela dana zapadnu u tamu, pipaju u podne kao usred noæi.

14. Per diem incurrent tenebras et, quasi in nocte, sic palpabunt in meridie.

15. On iz njinih ralja izbavlja jadnika, iz silnièkih ruku diže siromaha.

15. Porro salvum faciet egenum a gladio oris eorum et de manu violenti pauperem;

16. Tako se pokaže nada nevoljniku, i nepravda mora zatvoriti usta.

16. et erit egeno spes, iniquitas autem contrahet os suum.

17. Da, blago èovjeku koga Bog odbaci! Stoga ti ne prezri karanje Svesilnog!

17. Beatus homo, qui corripitur a Deo; increpationem ergo Omnipotentis ne reprobes.

18. On ranjava, ali i ranu povija, udara i svojom zacjeljuje rukom.

18. Quia ipse vulnerat et medetur, percutit, et manus eius sanabunt.

19. Iz šest æe nevolja tebe izbaviti, ni u sedmoj zlo te dotaknuti neæe.

19. In sex tribulationibus liberabit te, et in septem non tanget te malum.

20. U gladi, od smrti on æe te spasiti, a u ratu, oštru æe te otet maèu.

20. In fame eruet te de morte et in bello de manu gladii.

21. Bièu zla jezika uklonit æe tebe, ispred otimaèa bez straha æeš biti.

21. A flagello linguae absconderis et non timebis vastationem, cum venerit.

22. Suši i studeni ti æeš se smijati i od divljih zvijeri strahovati neæeš.

22. In vastitate et fame ridebis et bestias terrae non formidabis.

23. Sklopit' ti æeš savez s kamenjem na njivi, zvjerad divlja s tobom u miru æe biti.

23. Sed cum lapidibus campi pactum tuum, et bestiae terrae pacificae erunt tibi.

24. U šatoru svome mir æeš uživati, dom svoj kad pohodiš netaknut æe stajat.

24. Et scies quod pacem habeat tabernaculum tuum, et visitans habitationem tuam non falleris.

25. Koljeno æeš svoje gledat' gdje se množi i potomstvo gdje ti kao trava raste.

25. Scies quoque quoniam multiplex erit semen tuum, et progenies tua quasi herba terrae.

26. U grob ti æeš leæi kada budeš zreo, kao što se žito snosi kad dozori.

26. Ingredieris in abundantia sepulcrum, sicut infertur acervus tritici in tempore suo.

27. Sve motrismo ovo: istina je živa! zato sve za dobro svoje ti poslušaj."

27. Ecce hoc, ut investigavimus, ita est; oboedi illi et tu sapias tibi”.



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Footnotes:

5:1-3 - Eliphaz calls Job to seek God and consider the signs of his affliction. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that suffering can be a consequence of sin, reflecting a common view of divine retribution (see also Psalm 37:1-2 and Proverbs 3:11-12).

5:4-5 - Eliphaz asserts that man born of woman is destined for suffering. This realistic view of the human condition serves as a warning about life's inevitable hardships, prompting reflection on the fragility of existence (see also Psalm 90:10 and James 4:14).

5:8-11 - Eliphaz's comfort emphasizes that seeking God in the midst of suffering is the true solution. He presents God as the one who restores and protects the humble, suggesting that dependence on God is the key to true security (see also Psalm 34:18 and 1 Peter 5:6-7).

5:17-19 - The joy of divine discipline is emphasized; suffering can be a form of correction. This perspective of seeing discipline as an act of God's love is a comforting message for those experiencing hardship (see also Hebrews 12:5-6 and Proverbs 3:12).

5:21-24 - God's promise of protection from danger reveals the security that comes from faith. Eliphaz assures us that even in the midst of tribulation, those who trust in God can find peace and hope (see also Psalm 91:1-2 and Romans 8:28).

Verses related to Knjiga o Jobu, 5:

Job chapter 5 continues Eliphaz's speech. What advice does he offer Job? This text elaborates Eliphaz's view of divine discipline and the restoration of the repentant. The chapter addresses themes such as God's justice, the need for human humility, and the promise of future blessings. Job 5 represents a simplistic theology that will be questioned. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that speak to the complex themes of this challenging chapter.

Psalms 37:25: "I was once young and now I am old, I have never seen the righteous man destitute, nor his children begging for bread." - This psalm reflects Eliphaz's perspective in Job 5, where he suggests that the righteous are always protected by God.

Proverbs 26:2: "Like the sparrow that flies in circles and the swallow that flutters quickly, so the curse without a reason does not stick." - This proverb echoes Eliphaz's argument in Job 5 that suffering does not come without a cause.

1 Corinthians 3:19: "Because the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God. For it is written: 'He catches the wise in their craftiness.'" - Paul quotes Job 5:13 in this verse, demonstrating how Eliphaz's words are later used in the New Testament.

Hebrews 12:11: "No discipline seems to be a reason for joy at the moment, but rather for sadness. Later, however, it produces the fruit of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." - This verse reflects the idea presented by Eliphaz in Job 5 that suffering can have an educational and beneficial purpose.

James 1:2-3: "My brothers, consider it a source of great joy when you go through various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - This passage echoes Eliphaz's argument in Job 5 that trials can have a positive purpose, albeit with a different perspective.

FAQ:

What does Eliphaz say about God's punishment and his justice?

Eliphaz asserts that Job's suffering is divine punishment, that God disciplines those He loves, and that adversity is a form of discipline for man. (Job 5:17-18)

How does Eliphaz interpret suffering as an opportunity for restoration?

He sees suffering as a chance for purification, and believes that after correction, God will bless man again, restoring his prosperity. (Job 5:19-27)

What does Eliphaz suggest about divine wisdom?

Eliphaz says that God has a deep and perfect understanding that cannot be challenged, and that He knows how to bring justice even in the midst of suffering. (Job 5:8-9)

What does Eliphaz's vision reveal about the relationship between God and the righteous man?

Eliphaz believes that God always protects the righteous and that they will never suffer without a just cause, reinforcing the idea that virtue is rewarded and sin punished. (Job 5:3-5)


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