Job 40:1 - 40:14

Then Yahweh answered Job and said, 2

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty?

Let him who reproves God answer it.”

3 Then Job answered Yahweh and said, 4

“Behold, I am insignificant; what can I respond to You?

I place my hand over my mouth.

Once I have spoken, and I will not answer;

Even twice, and I will add nothing more.”

6 Then Yahweh answered Job out of the whirlwind and said, 7

“Now gird up your loins like a man;

I will ask you, and you make Me know.

Will you really annul My judgment?

Will you condemn Me that you may be justified?

Or do you have an arm like God,

And can you thunder with a voice like His?

“Adorn yourself with exaltation and loftiness,

And clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

Pour out the overflowings of your anger,

And look on everyone who is proud, and make him low.

Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him,

And tread down the wicked in their place.

Hide them in the dust together;

Bind their faces in the hidden place.

Then I will also praise you,

That your own right hand can save you.