We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

那先前忍耐的人，我们称他们是有福的。你们听见过约伯的忍耐，也知道主给他的结局，明显主是满心怜悯，大有慈悲。

看哪，那些忍耐的人，我们称他们是有福的。你们听见过约伯的忍耐，也看见主给他的结局，知道主是充满怜悯和慈悲的。

看哪，那些忍耐的人，我们称他们是有福的。你们听见过约伯的忍耐，也看见主给他的结局，知道主是充满怜悯和慈悲的。

我们认为那些忍耐到底的人是有福的。你们都知道约伯的忍耐，也知道主最终怎样待他，因为主充满怜悯和慈悲。

看哪，那些忍耐的人，我们称他们是有福的；你们听过约伯的忍耐，也看见了主赐给他的结局，知道主是满有怜悯和仁慈的。

看哪，那些忍耐过的人，我们称他们有福！你们听说过约伯的忍耐，也看见了主所赐给他的结局，知道主是充满怜悯和仁慈的。

那先前忍耐的人，我們稱他們是有福的。你們聽見過約伯的忍耐，也知道主給他的結局，明顯主是滿心憐憫，大有慈悲。

看哪，那些忍耐的人，我們稱他們是有福的。你們聽見過約伯的忍耐，也看見主給他的結局，知道主是充滿憐憫和慈悲的。

看哪，那些忍耐的人，我們稱他們是有福的。你們聽見過約伯的忍耐，也看見主給他的結局，知道主是充滿憐憫和慈悲的。

我們認為那些忍耐到底的人是有福的。你們都知道約伯的忍耐，也知道主最終怎樣待他，因為主充滿憐憫和慈悲。

看哪，那些忍耐的人，我們稱他們是有福的；你們聽過約伯的忍耐，也看見了主賜給他的結局，知道主是滿有憐憫和仁慈的。

你看我們怎樣稱堅忍的人為有福；約伯的堅忍你們聽見了，也看見了主所給他的結局，知道主怎樣滿有慈懷，有憐憫。

看哪，那些忍耐過的人，我們稱他們有福！你們聽說過約伯的忍耐，也看見了主所賜給他的結局，知道主是充滿憐憫和仁慈的。

恆忍者、謂之有福、約伯之忍、爾聞之矣、主究竟如何、爾見之矣、蓋主極其慈悲矜恤也、○

能忍者、我以為福、爾聞約百之忍、知主於其後、憐憫矜恤之、

能忍者、我儕以為有福、爾曹聞約百之忍、亦知主賜其終境如何、蓋主最仁慈施憐憫、○

彼等以暫時忍受、換得永久之福樂、不亦可羨乎？約伯之忍耐、爾曾聞之、且曾見之。而主之如何溫燠其晚境、皆昭昭在爾耳目。主之富於惻怛哀矜、於此可見一斑。

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about— the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord— that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and you have seen the Lord’s purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

He said,“ I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord!”In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God.

The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out,“ Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.“ God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.

When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before!Then all his brothers, sisters, and former friends came and feasted with him in his home. And they consoled him and comforted him because of all the trials the Lord had brought against him. And each of them brought him a gift of money and a gold ring.So the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life even more than in the beginning. For now he had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 teams of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.He also gave Job seven more sons and three more daughters.He named his first daughter Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren happuch.In all the land no women were as lovely as the daughters of Job. And their father put them into his will along with their brothers.Job lived 140 years after that, living to see four generations of his children and grandchildren.Then he died, an old man who had lived a long, full life.

But Job replied,“ You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?” So in all this, Job said nothing wrong.

So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold— though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.

‘ The Lord is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected— even children in the third and fourth generations.’

But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved.

“ O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city— the city that bears your name— lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.“ O Lord, hear. O Lord, forgive. O Lord, listen and act! For your own sake, do not delay, O my God, for your people and your city bear your name.”

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.

Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love.

But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.

I will tell of the Lord’s unfailing love. I will praise the Lord for all he has done. I will rejoice in his great goodness to Israel, which he has granted according to his mercy and love.

Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.

Joyful are those you discipline, Lord, those you teach with your instructions.

Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.

“ I’m in a desperate situation!” David replied to Gad.“ But let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great. Do not let me fall into human hands.”

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights— His faithful love endures forever.the sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever.and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who killed the firstborn of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever.He brought Israel out of Egypt. His faithful love endures forever.He acted with a strong hand and powerful arm. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever.He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings. His faithful love endures forever.He killed powerful kings— His faithful love endures forever.Sihon king of the Amorites, His faithful love endures forever.and Og king of Bashan. His faithful love endures forever.God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance— His faithful love endures forever.a special possession to his servant Israel. His faithful love endures forever.He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever.He saved us from our enemies. His faithful love endures forever.He gives food to every living thing. His faithful love endures forever.Give thanks to the God of heaven. His faithful love endures forever.

Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past.Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.

But the Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.

How kind the Lord is! How good he is! So merciful, this God of ours!

In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years.

He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.

Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name.

“ But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.

“ For if you return to the Lord, your relatives and your children will be treated mercifully by their captors, and they will be able to return to this land. For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you.”

The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

They refused to obey and did not remember the miracles you had done for them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them,

But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.

The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.

So he complained to the Lord about it:“ Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this, Lord? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying people.

God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.But this is what will save me— I am not godless. If I were, I could not stand before him.

Yet he was merciful and forgave their sins and did not destroy them all. Many times he held back his anger and did not unleash his fury!

So prepare your minds for action and exercise self control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.

He had seven sons and three daughters.

But in your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!