1. Moreover, the Lord answered Job and said:
2. “Will he who argues with the Almighty instruct Him?He who rebukes God, let him answerit.”
3. Then Job answered the Lord and said:
4. “Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer You?I will lay my hand over my mouth.
5. Once have I spoken, but I will not answer;yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
6. Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
7. “Prepare yourself now like a man;I will question you,and you will answer Me.
8. “Will you indeed annul My judgment?Will you condemn Me, that you may be righteous?