Pay attention, Iyoḇ
Please hear my reasoning, and listen to the pleadings of my lips.
“When do you put an end to words? Understand, and let us then talk.
“Listen closely to my word, and let this be your comfort.
Look, I waited for your words, I listened to your reasonings, while you searched out what to say.
to bring back his being from the Pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
If there are words, answer me; speak, for I desire to declare you right.
For who has stood in the counsel of יהוה, and has seen and heard His word? Who has listened to His word and obeyed it?
