²² Then call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and you answer me.

¹⁵ You would call, and I would answer you. You would have a desire to the work of your hands.

¹⁶ If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he listened to my voice.

³² For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment.

³ Brace yourself like a man, For I will question you, then you answer me!

⁴ "Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

⁵ I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."

³ You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' Therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I didn't know.

⁴ You said, 'Listen, now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.'

⁵ I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees you.

⁶ Therefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes."