1. And יהוה answered Iyoḇ, and said,
2. “Should a reprover contend with the Almighty? Let him who reproves Eloah answer it.”
3. And Iyoḇ answered יהוה and said,
4. “See, I am insignificant, what would I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth.
5. Once I have spoken, but I have no answer – and twice, but I say no more.”
6. Then יהוה answered Iyoḇ out of the whirlwind, and said,
7. “Now gird up your loins like a man; I ask you, and you answer Me.
8. Would you also set aside My judgment? Would you pronounce Me wrong, and you be declared righteous?