1. Therefore, Job, I pray you, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2. Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue has spoken in my mouth.
3. My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
4. The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life.
5. If you can answer me, set your words in order before me, stand up.
6. Behold, I am according to your wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay.