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Job 8 (Bildad Affirms God's Righteousness) 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered, 2 How long will you speak such things? And how long will the words of your mouth be like a mighty wind? 3 Will God pervert justice? Or will the Almighty pervert justice? 4 If your children have sinned against him, he has cast them into the power of their transgression. 5 But if you seek God and beg the Almighty for mercy, 6 if you are pure and upright, he will quickly awaken on your behalf and restore justice to your dwelling. 7 Your first estate was small indeed, but your last will increase greatly. 8 Now, I pray you, inquire now of the former generations, and consider the experience of their fathers; 9 for we are of yesterday, and know nothing; for our days on earth are as a shadow. 10 Have not your fathers taught you, and spoken to you, and uttered these words from their own understanding: 11 Can papyrus grow without mire? or does a reed thrive without water? 12 While it is still green and not gathered, yet before any other herb withers. 13 Such are the paths of all who forget God; and the hope of the wicked will perish. 14 His strength will be frustrated, and his confidence will be a spider's web. 15 He will lean on his house, and it will not stand; he will cling to it, and it will not stand. 16 He is green in the sun, and his shoots will shoot forth in his garden; 17 His roots will be entwined in a heap of rocks and will reach into the walls. 18 But if God uproots him from his place, then he will deny him, saying, "I never saw you." 19 Behold, he gave his life! And from the dust others will spring up. 20 Behold, God does not cast away the blameless, nor take hold of evildoers. 21 He will fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with joy. 22 Your haters will be clothed with shame, and the tent of the wicked will not stand. Pastor Paulo Seabra is an experienced pastor both in church management and in the pulpit and word. He actively participated in the history of Baptists in Brazil and Ceará. He pastored many churches during his life, always with a structural, conceptual and multiplying vision. He currently pastors the Alvorada Baptist Church in Fortaleza. Alvorada Baptist Church In addition to being faithful and committed to the Word of God, we are a joyful Church, whose joy is manifested in the message we believe and proclaim. Avenida Padre Antônio Tomás, 2083 Aldeota Fortaleza Call (85) 3261-2765