1. But now, listen to me, Job;pay attention to all my words.
2. Notice that I am opening my mouth;my tongue is speaking in my mouth.
3. My words come from a virtuous heart;my lips speak knowledge clearly.
4. God’s spirit made me;the Almighty’s breath enlivens me.
5. If you are able, answer me;lay out your case before me and take a stand.
6. Notice that I’m just like you to God;I also was pinched from clay.
7. Surely fear of me shouldn’t scare you;my pressure on you shouldn’t be heavy.
8. You certainly said in my hearing;I heard the sound of your words:
9. "I’m pure, without sin;I’m innocent, without offense.
10. Notice that he invents arguments against me;he considers me his enemy,
11. ties up my feet,watches all my paths."
12. Now you’re wrong about this; I’ll answer you,for God is greater than anybody.
13. Why do you contend with him,saying that he doesn’t answer all your words?
14. God speaks in one way,in two ways, but no one perceives it.
15. In the dream, a vision of the night,when deep sleep falls upon humans,during their slumber on a bed,