Job 33:1-7

1“Listen to my words, Job; pay attention to what I have to say.

2Now that I have begun to speak, let me continue.

3I speak with all sincerity; I speak the truth.

4For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

5Answer me, if you can; make your case and take your stand.

6Look, you and I both belong to God. I, too, was formed from clay.

7So you don’t need to be afraid of me. I won’t come down hard on you.