1  “But now, hear my speech, O Job,

and listen to all my words.

2  Behold, I open my mouth;

the tongue in my mouth speaks.

3  My words declare the uprightness of my heart,

and what my lips know they speak sincerely.

4  ^rThe Spirit of God has made me,

and the ^sbreath of the Almighty gives me life.

5  Answer me, if you can;

set your words in order before me; take your stand.

6  Behold, I am toward God as you are;

I too was pinched off from a piece of ^tclay.

7  Behold, ^uno fear of me need terrify you;

my pressure will not be heavy upon you.