But indeed, I, unto the Almighty, would speak, and, to direct my argument unto GOD, would I be well pleased.

Would it be well, when he searched you out? Or, as one might jest with a mortal, would ye jest, with him?

Mark well, O Job, and hearken to me, Be silent, and, I, will speak:

Give thou ear unto this, O Job, Stay, and consider well the wonders of GOD: -

Hast thou well considered, even the breadths of the earth? Tell - if thou knowest it all!