1. Then Job answered,
2. "I have heard many such things; Sorry comforters are you all.
3. "Is there no limit to windy words? Or what plagues you that you answer?
4. "I too could speak like you, If I were in your place. I could compose words against you And shake my head at you.
5. "I could strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips could lessen your pain.
6. "If I speak, my pain is not lessened, And if I hold back, what has left me?