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.
8. “You have spoken in my hearing,and I have heard your very words.
9. You said, ‘I am pure; I am without sin;I am innocent; I have no guilt.