1 (NIV) On another day the
angels came to present themselves before the
LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself
before himÉ 3 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you
considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he
is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns
evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you
incited me against him to ruin him without any
reason." 4 "Skin for
skin!" Satan replied. "A man will give all he has for
his own life. 5 But stretch out
your hand and strike his flesh
and bones, and he will surely curse you to your
face." 6 The LORD said to
Satan, "Very well, then, he is in your hands;
but you must spare his life."