1. Wherefore, Iyov, now, hear my speeches, and pay heed to all my words.
2. Hinei, now I have opened my mouth, my leshon hath spoken in my mouth.
3. My words shall be of my yosher lev (the uprightness of my heart), and my lips shall utter da'as that is pure.
4. The Ruach El [Ruach Hakodesh] hath made me, and the Neshamah of Shaddai hath given me life.
5. Im (If) thou canst, answer me; set thy words in order in my presence; take thy stand.
6. See, I am like thee, of El, from chomer (clay) was I taken also.