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The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?

Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

Do ye imagine to reprove words, and the speeches of one that is desperate, which are as wind?

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?

Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.

Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?

I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.

How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words?

Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!

Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.

I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.

And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?

To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?

The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.

After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.

And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,

If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.