1. Then the Lord said to Job,
2. “You wanted to argue with God All-Powerful. You wanted to correct me and prove that I was wrong. So give me your answer!”
3. Then Job answered the Lord:
4. “I am not worthy to speak! What can I say to you? I cannot answer you! I will put my hand over my mouth.
5. I spoke once, but I will not speak again. I spoke twice, but I will not say anything more.”
6. Then the Lord spoke to Job again from the storm:
7. “Brace yourself and get ready to answer the questions I will ask you.
8. “Are you trying to show that I am unfair? Are you trying to look innocent by saying that I am guilty?
9. Are your arms as strong as mine? Do you have a voice like mine that is as loud as thunder?