Job 33:1-7

New Century Version

33 “Now, Job, listen to my words.
    Pay attention to everything I say.
² I open my mouth
    and am ready to speak.
³ My words come from an honest heart,
    and I am sincere in saying what I know.
⁴ The Spirit of God created me,
    and the breath of the Almighty gave me life.
⁵ Answer me if you can;
    get yourself ready and stand before me.
⁶ I am just like you before God;
    I too am made out of clay.
⁷ Don’t be afraid of me;
    I will not be hard on you.