^{2 Ref} Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

³ Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

^{4 Ref} Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

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

^{6 Ref} Then answered the LORD unto 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 also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?