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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Footnotes

  1. Job 33:7 Lit you; my pressure

Elihu Presents His Case against Job

33 “Listen to my words, Job;
    pay attention to what I have to say.
Now that I have begun to speak,
    let me continue.
I speak with all sincerity;
    I speak the truth.
For the Spirit of God has made me,
    and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Answer me, if you can;
    make your case and take your stand.
Look, you and I both belong to God.
    I, too, was formed from clay.
So you don’t need to be afraid of me.
    I won’t come down hard on you.

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