1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Cross refs
2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. Cross refs
3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. Cross refs
4 The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. Cross refs
5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up. Cross refs
6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay. Cross refs
7 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee. Cross refs
8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying, Cross refs
9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me. Cross refs
10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, Cross refs
11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. Cross refs
12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. Cross refs
13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. Cross refs
14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. Cross refs
15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Cross refs
16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, Cross refs
17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. Cross refs
18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. Cross refs
19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain: Cross refs
20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. Cross refs
21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out. Cross refs
22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. Cross refs
23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness: Cross refs
24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. Cross refs
25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: Cross refs
26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness. Cross refs
27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; Cross refs
28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light. Cross refs
29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, Cross refs
30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. Cross refs
31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. Cross refs
32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. Cross refs
33 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. Cross refs