1 "Job, listen now to my words. Pay attention to everything I say.
2 I'm about to open my mouth. My words are on the tip of my tongue.
3 What I say comes from an honest heart. My lips speak only what I know is true.
4 The Spirit of God has made me. The breath of the Mighty One gives me life.
5 So answer me if you can. Prepare yourself to face me.
6 In God's sight I'm just like you. I too have been made out of clay.
7 You don't have to be afraid of me. My hand won't be too heavy on you.