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

If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:

For God speaketh once, yes twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he will return to the days of his youth:

He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Then he is gracious to him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.

He looketh upon men, and if any shall say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;

He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.

Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,

Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay.

Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.

Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty food.

Yes, his soul draweth near to the grave, and his life to the destroyers.

I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.

Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy,

Lo, all these things God often worketh with man,

To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.

That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.

His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.

Surely thou hast spoken in my hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,

Mark well, O Job, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.

If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

If not, hearken to me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.