1  And Jehovah answered Job and said, 2  Shall he that will contend with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth †God, let him answer it. 3  And Job answered Jehovah and said, 4  Behold, I am nought: what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth. 5  Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; yea twice, but I will proceed no further.

6  And Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 7  Gird up now thy loins like a man: I will demand of thee, and inform thou me. 8  Wilt thou also annul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me that thou mayest be righteous? 9  Hast thou an arm like •God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? 10  Deck thyself now with glory and excellency, and clothe thyself with majesty and splendour. 11  Cast abroad the ragings of thine anger, and look on every one that is proud, and abase him: 12  Look on every one that is proud, bring him low, and tread down the wicked in their place: 13  Hide them in the dust together; bind their faces in secret. 14  Then will I also praise thee, because thy right hand saveth thee.