² “Who is this that questions my wisdom
    with such ignorant words?

³ You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’
    It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about,
    things far too wonderful for me.

¹⁶ But you are talking nonsense, Job.
    You have spoken like a fool.”

³⁵ ‘Job speaks out of ignorance;
    his words lack insight.’

¹¹ I will teach you about God’s power.
    I will not conceal anything concerning the Almighty.

³ How you have enlightened my stupidity!
    What wise advice you have offered!

²⁵ Can anyone claim otherwise?
    Who can prove me wrong?”

⁴ I would lay out my case
    and present my arguments.
⁵ Then I would listen to his reply
    and understand what he says to me.

³ Well, I know a few things myself—
    and you’re no better than I am.
    Who doesn’t know these things you’ve been saying?