^{2 Ref} Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.

³ Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,

^{4 Ref} Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.

^{5 Ref} Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.

^{6 Ref} Then Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

^{7 Ref} Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

^{8 Ref} Wilt thou even annul my judgment? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified?