Let those who curse certain days
cast a spell on it,
those who are skilled in rousing Leviathan.

He doesn’t let me catch my breath
but soaks me with bitter experiences.

Let Him take His rod away from me
so His terror will no longer frighten me.

I will say to God:
“Do not declare me guilty!
Let me know why You prosecute me.

Or speak to the earth, and it will instruct you;
let the fish of the sea inform you.

If only you would shut up
and let that be your wisdom!

Be quiet, and I will speak.
Let whatever comes happen to me.

Pay close attention to my words;
let my declaration ring in your ears.

remove Your hand from me,
and do not let Your terror frighten me.

look away from him and let him rest
so that he can enjoy his day like a hired hand.

Let him not put trust in worthless things, being led astray,
for what he gets in exchange will prove worthless.

though he cherishes it and will not let it go
but keeps it in his mouth,

Pay close attention to my words;
let this be the consolation you offer.

They let their little ones run around like lambs;
their children skip about,

God reserves a person’s punishment for his children.
Let God repay the person himself, so that he may know it.

Let his own eyes see his demise;
let him drink from the Almighty’s wrath!

I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go.
My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live!

let God weigh me in accurate scales,
and He will recognize my integrity.

let someone else eat what I have sown,
and let my crops be uprooted.

let my own wife grind grain for another man,
and let other men sleep with her.

If I have refused the wishes of the poor
or let the widow’s eyes go blind,

then let my shoulder blade fall from my back,
and my arm be pulled from its socket.

If only I had someone to hear my case!
Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.
Let my Opponent compose His indictment.

then let thorns grow instead of wheat
and stinkweed instead of barley.

The words of Job are concluded.

So do not claim, “We have found wisdom;
let God deal with him, not man.”

Let us judge for ourselves what is right;
let us decide together what is good.

Be careful that no one lures you with riches;
do not let a large ransom lead you astray.

He lets it loose beneath the entire sky;
His lightning to the ends of the earth.

She abandons her eggs on the ground
and lets them be warmed in the sand.

Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him?
Let him who argues with God give an answer.