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

If there is a messenger for him, a mediator, one among a thousand, to declare for man his uprightness,

For God speaks once, yea, twice, but not one takes notice.

In a dream, a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men; while they slumber on the bed;

His flesh shall be fresher than in vigor; he shall return to the days of his youth;

He is also chastened with pain on his bed, and enduring strife in his bones;

However, Job, please hear my speeches, and listen to all my words.

then He is gracious to him and says, Deliver him from going down to the Pit; for I have found a ransom.

He will observe to men, and say, I have sinned and perverted righteousness; and it was not equally repaid to me,

he shall pray to God, and He will be gracious to him; and he shall see His face with joy, for He will restore to man his righteousness.

then He opens the ear of men and seals their teaching,

Behold, I am toward God even as you are; I also am formed out of the clay.

Behold, in this you are not right; I will answer you, for God is greater than man.

He has redeemed my soul from passing over into the Pit, and my life shall see the light.

Why do you fight against Him? For He does not give account for any of His matters.

my words shall be from my upright heart, and my lips will clearly speak knowledge.

He keeps back his soul from the Pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

so that his life is sick of bread, and his soul desirable food.

Yea, his soul draws near to the Pit, and his life to the dealers of death.

You said, I am pure, without transgression; I am innocent, and no iniquity is in me;

behold, He finds reasons to be against me, He counts me for His enemy;

Lo, all these things God does two or three times with a man,

to bring back his soul from the Pit, to be lighted with the light of the living.

so that He may turn man from his act, that He might hide pride from man.

His flesh wastes away, not seen; and his bones laid bare; they were not seen.

Surely you have spoken in my ears, and I have heard the sound of your words.

Hear this, Job, listen to me; be silent and I will speak.

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue has spoken in my mouth,

He puts my feet in the stocks; He marks all my paths.

If you can, answer me; set yourself in order before me, stand up.

Behold, my terror shall not make you afraid, and my burden shall not be heavy on you.

If you have anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify you.

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