The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

If there is an angel on his side,
one mediator out of a thousand,
to tell a person what is right for him

For God speaks time and again,
but a person may not notice it.

In a dream, a vision in the night,
when deep sleep falls on people
as they slumber on their beds,

then his flesh will be healthier than in his youth,
and he will return to the days of his youthful vigor.

A person may be disciplined on his bed with pain
and constant distress in his bones,

But now, Job, pay attention to my speech,
and listen to all my words.

and to be gracious to him and say,
“Spare him from going down to the Pit;
I have found a ransom,”

He will look at men and say,
“I have sinned and perverted what was right;
yet I did not get what I deserved.

He will pray to God, and God will delight in him.
That man will see His face with a shout of joy,
and God will restore his righteousness to him.

He uncovers their ears at that time
and terrifies them with warnings,

I am just like you before God;
I was also pinched off from a piece of clay.

But I tell you that you are wrong in this matter,
since God is greater than man.

He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit,
and I will continue to see the light.”

Why do you take Him to court
for not answering anything a person asks?

My words come from my upright heart,
and my lips speak with sincerity what they know.

God spares his soul from the Pit,
his life from crossing the river of death.

so that he detests bread,
and his soul despises his favorite food.

He draws near to the Pit,
and his life to the executioners.

“I am pure, without transgression;
I am clean and have no guilt.

But He finds reasons to oppose me;
He regards me as His enemy.

God certainly does all these things
two or three times to a man

in order to turn him back from the Pit,
so he may shine with the light of life.

in order to turn a person from his actions
and suppress his pride.

His flesh wastes away to nothing,
and his unseen bones stick out.

Surely you have spoken in my hearing,
and I have heard these very words:

Pay attention, Job, and listen to me.
Be quiet, and I will speak.

I am going to open my mouth;
my tongue will form words on my palate.

He puts my feet in the stocks;
He stands watch over all my paths.”

Refute me if you can.
Prepare your case against me; take your stand.

Fear of me should not terrify you;
the pressure I exert against you will be light.

But if you have something to say, answer me;
speak, for I would like to justify you.

If not, then listen to me;
be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.