1. Job, listen to me!Pay close attention.
2-3. Everything I will sayis true and sincere,
4. just as surely as the Spiritof God All-Powerfulgave me the breath of life.
5. Now line up your argumentsand prepare to face me.
6. We were each made from clay,and God has no favourites,
7. so don't be afraid of meor what I might do.
8. I have heard you argue
9. that you are innocent,guilty of nothing.