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24 “Teach me, and I will hold my peace.
    Cause me to understand my error.
25 How forcible are words of uprightness!
    But your reproof, what does it reprove?
26 Do you intend to reprove words,
    since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?
27 Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless,
    and make merchandise of your friend.

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Job Requests Mercy from His Friends

24 “Instruct me, and I’ll remain silent.
    Help me understand where I’ve gone astray.
25 The truth[a] can be painful,
    but what has your argument proven?
26 Did you intend your words to reprove,
    even though the speech of a desperate person is just wind?
27 Indeed, you would gamble to buy an orphan;
    and barter to buy your friend!

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Footnotes

  1. Job 6:25 Lit. Upright words