^{3 Ref} For words are tested by the ear, as food is tasted by the mouth.

^{4 Ref} Let us make the decision for ourselves as to what is right; let us have the knowledge among ourselves of what is good.

^{5 Ref} For Job has said, I am upright, and it is God who has taken away my right;

^{6 Ref} Though I am right, still I am in pain; my wound may not be made well, though I have done no wrong.

^{7 Ref} What man is like Job, a man who freely makes sport of God,

^{8 Ref} And goes in the company of evil-doers, walking in the way of sinners?

^{9 Ref} For he has said, It is no profit to a man to take delight in God.