Elihu Confronts Job

33 But now, Job, pay attention to my speech,
and listen to all my words.
I am going to open my mouth;
my tongue will form words on my palate.
My words come from my upright(A) heart,
and my lips speak with sincerity what they know.
The Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty(B) gives me life.(C)
Refute me if you can.
Prepare(D) your case against me; take your stand.(E)
I am just like you before God;
I was also pinched off from a piece of clay.(F)
Fear(G) of me should not terrify you;
the pressure I exert[a] against you will be light.

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Notas al pie

  1. Job 33:7 Lit you; my pressure

Elihu Begins His Discourse

33 “Now please listen to what I have to say, Job.
    Listen to every word!
Look! I’ve begun to speak,[a]
    and I’m fashioning my words.[b]
I speak from the innocence[c] of my heart;
    and my lips will utter what I sincerely know.

“The spirit of God fashioned me;
    and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Answer me, if you can!
    Present your case! Take your stand in my presence!
Look! As far as God is concerned,[d] I’m just like you are—
    I, too, have been pinched off from a piece of clay.
Don’t be afraid of me;
    I’ll go easy[e] on you.”

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Notas al pie

  1. Job 33:2 Lit. I’ve opened my mouth
  2. Job 33:2 Lit. and my tongue speaks in my mouth
  3. Job 33:3 Or integrity
  4. Job 33:6 Lit. Look! Before God
  5. Job 33:7 Lit. my hand won’t be heavy