Job the wise and Bible



In ancient scrolls, the tales unfurl,
Of faith and trials that make souls swirl.
Within the pages of the sacred tome,
Lies the epic saga of Job's home.

In lands of old, where faith was tried,
A righteous man stood, undenied.
Job, the steadfast, in virtue's grace,
Faced tribulations he couldn't erase.

A wager made in the heavenly court,
Challenged Job's faith, his steadfast fort.
Through trials untold, he bore the weight,
His spirit tested, his resolve innate.

From riches to rags, he fell in plight,
Yet held his faith, his spirit alight.
His friends, in counsel, sought to mend,
But Job's faith endured till the end.

In suffering's grip, he questioned why,
But never did his faith run dry.
For in the depths of his despair,
He found a flicker of hope to spare.

Through storms of doubt and waves of fear,7
Job's faith remained, crystal clear.
For though he walked through valleys low,
He knew his God would never let him go.

In the end, the trials did cease,
As Job found solace, a newfound peace.
His faith rewarded, his spirit refined,
A testament to the human mind.

So let the tale of Job resound,
In echoes through the ages found.
A beacon of faith in darkest night,
Guiding souls to the eternal light.

In the epic saga of the Bible's lore,
Job's story stands forevermore.
A testament to faith's enduring flame,
And the triumph of hope in His name.
In distant lands where legends tread,
The Bible’s epic tale is spread.
Of prophets, kings, and warriors bold,
And stories of faith that never grow old.

Amidst the pages, Job’s saga unfolds,
A narrative of trials, yet faith upholds.
A man of virtue, blameless and true,
Whose faith in God, no trial could subdue.

From Uz’s land to heaven’s throne,
A wager struck, his fate unknown.
Satan challenged Job’s righteous name,
To test his faith in the furnace of flame.

From riches to ruin, he swiftly fell,
Yet in his heart, faith’s fire did dwell.
His friends arrived, with words to mend,
But Job’s resolve they could not bend.

Through suffering’s veil, he sought his Lord,
In questions deep, his soul outpoured.
Yet in the silence, he found his peace,
His faith unwavering, his doubts ceased.

For in the whirlwind, God did speak,
Revealing truths that made Job weak.
His understanding deepened by the trial’s fire,
His faith refined, his spirit higher.

So let the tale of Job resound,
In every heart, let it be found.
A testament to faith’s enduring flame,
And the triumph of hope in His name.

In the grand tapestry of the Bible’s lore,
Job’s story stands forevermore.
A beacon of light in the darkest night,
Guiding souls to the eternal light.
In the aftermath of trials dire,
Job’s faith emerged, a blazing pyre.
His suffering became a sacred song,
A testament to endurance strong.

Through valleys deep and mountains tall,
Job’s steadfast spirit did not fall.
For in the depths of his despair,
He found his God, ever-present there.

His story echoed through the ages,
Inspiring hearts in history’s pages.
A lesson in resilience and trust,
In God’s plan, in faith robust.

So let us heed the tale of Job,
In every trial, in every probe.
For though the storms of life may rage,
Our faith, like his, can never age.

In the grand narrative of the Bible’s might,
Job’s story shines with brilliant light.
A reminder that through faith we thrive,
In God’s embrace, we shall revive.
In the chambers of time, where legends dwell,
The tale of Job, like a sacred bell,
Resonates through the corridors of fate,
A story of faith that none can abate.

In the land of Uz, where the desert sands blow,
Job walked with God, his heart all aglow.
A man of integrity, blameless and just,
Whose faith in the Divine never turned to dust.

But trials befell him, like a tempest’s wrath,
Testing his faith on life’s thorny path.
From riches to ruin, his fortunes did fade,
Yet in his heart, faith’s ember stayed.

His friends, in their wisdom, sought to explain,
The cause of his suffering, the source of his pain.
But Job, in his anguish, sought only one,
The face of his God, the Almighty One.

Through the silence of night, and the roar of the storm,
Job cried out to God, his heart forlorn.
And in the stillness, a voice he heard,
A whisper of hope, like a soaring bird.

For God spoke to Job, in a voice so clear,
Revealing His wisdom, dispelling his fear.
And Job, in humility, bowed his head,
His faith in the Almighty, forever spread.

So let us remember, in times of trial,
The story of Job, a beacon of revival.
For though the road may be steep and long,
With faith as our guide, we will emerge strong.

In the annals of history, in the pages of time,
Job’s story endures, a radiant sign,
Of the power of faith, in the face of despair,
A testament to God’s love and care.
In the heart of the desert, where the sun beats down,
Lies the tale of Job, a jewel in God’s crown.
A man of virtue, in a world of strife,
Whose faith in the Almighty was his guiding light.

From the heights of prosperity to the depths of despair,
Job’s journey tested his soul, beyond compare.
His riches turned to ashes, his health betrayed,
Yet his faith in God’s plan, never once swayed.

His friends offered counsel, but their words fell short,
For Job sought solace in a higher court.
Through questions and doubts, his spirit endured,
For in God’s presence, his hope reassured.

In the whirlwind’s fury, God’s voice did speak,
Revealing mysteries that made the mountains weak.
Job bowed in awe, his heart humbled low,
As God’s wisdom and power began to show.

Through trials and tribulations, Job emerged anew,
His faith refined, his spirit true.
For in the furnace of affliction, he found his worth,
A testament to resilience, on this vast earth.

So let us hold fast to the story of Job,
In times of darkness, when our spirits throb.
For like him, we too can endure and rise,
With faith as our beacon, reaching for the skies.

In the grand tapestry of the Bible’s grace,
Job’s tale shines bright in every place.
A reminder that through trials we grow,
And in God’s love, we find our greatest glow.
In the land of Uz, where the sands stretch wide,
Lived Job, a man of virtue, in whom God took pride.
His heart was pure, his deeds were just,
In the eyes of the Lord, he placed his trust.

But Satan, the adversary, dared to claim,
That Job’s faith was hollow, a flickering flame.
So God allowed trials to test his soul,
To prove his faith was truly whole.

From riches to ruins, Job’s life was torn,
Yet still he clung to the hope reborn.
His friends offered counsel, both wise and vain,
But Job sought solace in his pain.

Through suffering’s veil, he questioned God’s plan,
Yet his faith in the Divine never began to wan.
For in the silence of the desert’s embrace,
He found the strength to seek God’s grace.

And in the end, when the storm clouds cleared,
God’s voice resounded, and Job revered.
For in his trials, he found his worth,
A testament to faith’s enduring birth.

So let us remember the story of Job,
In our own trials, may his faith probe.
For through the darkness, there’s a light aglow,
Guiding us forward, through every woe.

In the pages of the Bible, his story lives on,
A testament to faith, in trials drawn.
For in the end, it’s not what we’ve gained,
But how we’ve endured, in faith unchained.

About this poem

"Job" in the Bible refers to a righteous man who faced severe trials and tribulations, famously recorded in the Book of Job in the Old Testament. Job is often described as patient and wise, enduring immense suffering while maintaining his faith in God. Despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job refuses to curse God and instead questions the nature of suffering and righteousness. Through his story, Job exemplifies perseverance, trust, and humility in the face of adversity.  

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Written on May 25, 2024

Submitted by shijoash123 on May 24, 2024

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Scheme Text too long
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 7,343
Words 1,516
Stanzas 39
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 8, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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