⁴ Look, I’m of little worth. What can I answer you?
    I’ll put my hand over my mouth.

⁵ I have spoken once, I won’t answer;
    twice, I won’t do it again.

² I know you can do anything;
    no plan of yours can be opposed successfully.
³ You said,^[a] “Who is this darkening counsel without knowledge?”
    I have indeed spoken about things I didn’t understand,
    wonders beyond my comprehension.
⁴ You said,^[b] “Listen and I will speak;
    I will question you and you will inform me.”
⁵ My ears had heard about you,
    but now my eyes have seen you.
⁶ Therefore, I relent^[c] and find comfort
    on dust and ashes.