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.
11. He fastens my feet in shackles; he keeps close watch on all my paths.’
12. “But I tell you, in this you are not right, for God is greater than any mortal.
13. Why do you complain to him that he responds to no one’s words ?