1-2. Job, you challenged Almighty God;will you give up now, or will you answer?
3-4. I spoke foolishly, Lord. What can I answer?I will not try to say anything else.
5. I have already said more than I should.
6. Then out of the storm the Lord spoke to Job once again.
7. Stand up straight now,and answer my questions.
8. Are you trying to prove that I am unjust —to put me in the wrong and yourself in the right?
9. Are you as strong as I am?Can your voice thunder as loud as mine?