And they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights; and none spoke a word to him; for they saw that his anguish was very great.

Therefore I will not restrain my mouth: I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

How long wilt thou speak these things? and the words of thy mouth be a strong wind?

Then I will speak, and not fear him; but it is not so with me.

My soul is weary of my life: I will give free course to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

But oh that +God would speak, and open his lips against thee;

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

He depriveth of speech the trusty, and taketh away the judgment of the elders;

But I will speak to the Almighty, and will find pleasure in reasoning with God;

Will ye speak unrighteously for God? and for him speak deceit?

Hold your peace from me, and I will speak, and let come on me what will!

Hear attentively my speech and my declaration with your ears.

Then call, and I will answer; or I will speak, and answer thou me.

I also could speak as ye: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could join together words against you, and shake my head at you;

If I speak, my pain is not assuaged; and if I forbear, what am I eased?

How long will ye hunt for words? Be intelligent, and then we will speak.

Even young children despise me; I rise up, and they speak against me.

Hear attentively my speech, and let this replace your consolations.

Suffer me and I will speak; and after I have spoken, mock on!

If it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

My lips shall not speak unrighteousness, nor my tongue utter deceit!

After my words they spoke not again, and my speech dropped upon them;

I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.

And I waited, for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more; --

I will speak, that I may find relief; I will open my lips and answer.

Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak.

If thou hast anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee.

Shall he recompense according to thy mind? for thou hast refused his judgment; for thou so choosest, and not I; speak then what thou knowest.

Shall it be told him if I would speak? if a man so say, surely he shall be swallowed up.

Wilt thou put a rush-rope into his nose, and pierce his jaw with a spike?

Will he make many supplications unto thee? or will he speak softly unto thee?

Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and inform me.