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1 God then confronted Job directly:
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The LORD said to Job:
2 "Now what do you have to say for yourself? Are you going to haul me, the Mighty One, into court and press charges?" Job Answers God I'm Ready to Shut Up and Listen
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“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”
3 Job answered:
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Then Job answered the LORD:
4 "I'm speechless, in awe - words fail me. I should never have opened my mouth!
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“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.
5 I've talked too much, way too much. I'm ready to shut up and listen." God's Second Set of Questions I Want Straight Answers
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I spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”
6 God addressed Job next from the eye of the storm, and this is what he said:
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Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm:
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