“Be patient with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said in God’s defense.
Bear with me while I speak. Then after I’ve spoken, you may go on mocking.
Indeed, I stand in front of God as you do. I, too, was formed from a piece of clay.
Elihu continued to speak ⌞to Job⌟,
I will get my knowledge from far away and prove that my Creator is fair.
Aaron will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and you will be like God.
This is what the Lord says: If you will return, I will take you back. If you will speak what is worthwhile and not what is worthless, you will stand in my presence. The people will return to you, but you will not return to them.
Speak my words to them whether they listen or not, because they are rebellious.
Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.