1. ‘But now, Job, listen to my words;pay attention to everything I say.
2. I am about to open my mouth;my words are on the tip of my tongue.
3. My words come from an upright heart;my lips sincerely speak what I know.
4. The Spirit of God has made me;the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
5. Answer me then, if you can;stand up and argue your case before me.
6. I am the same as you in God’s sight;I too am a piece of clay.
7. No fear of me should alarm you,nor should my hand be heavy on you.
8. ‘But you have said in my hearing –I heard the very words –
9. “I am pure, I have done no wrong;I am clean and free from sin.
10. Yet God has found fault with me;he considers me his enemy.