1. “Listen to my words, Job;pay attention to what I have to say.
2. Now that I have begun to speak,let me continue.
3. I speak with all sincerity;I speak the truth.
4. For the Spirit of God has made me,and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
5. Answer me, if you can;make your case and take your stand.
6. Look, you and I both belong to God.I, too, was formed from clay.
7. So you don’t need to be afraid of me.I won’t come down hard on you.