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The LORD said to Job:
2 Will he who is protesting give teaching to the Ruler of all? Let him who has arguments to put forward against God give an answer.
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“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”
3 And Job said in answer to the Lord,
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Then Job answered the LORD:
4 Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.
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“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.
5 I have said once, and even twice, what was in my mind, but I will not do so again.
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I spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”
6 Then the Lord made answer to Job out of the storm-wind, and said,
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Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm:
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