Praise Yah! Praise, you servants of Yahweh, praise Yahweh's name. Read from the World English Bible.

Yahweh asks rhetorically who contends with him. Job replies that he will lay his hand on his (own) mouth, then Yahweh goes on to describe the mighty behemoth and leviathan as extreme examples of his, Yahweh's, might and power, whom all mankind are terrified of. Read from the World English Bible.

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. His offspring will be mighty in the land. Read from the World English Bible.

Yahweh speaks to Job, asking rhetorically sarcastic questions about Job's might and wisdom in things like laying the foundations of the earth, making the sun rise every morning, and keeping the waters in the bounds of the seas. God goes on to ask Job if Job is the one taking care of the mighty wild animals and birds. Read from the World English Bible.

I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation. Read from the World English Bible.

Elihu expounds on the character of God, that he "doesn't despise anyone," and delivers the afflicted. He reminds them of the majesty of God's work by the poetic illustration of rain and thunder, ending with declaring, "We can't reach the Almighty." Read from the World English Bible.

Yahweh says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet." Read from the World English Bible.

Elihu continues to explain what is wrong with Job's perspective. He explains that God does not do wickedness, that he is no respecter of persons, that nothing is hidden from him, that nothing man does adds or detracts from him, and that he doesn't need to answer to anyone. Read from the World English Bible.

God of my praise, don't remain silent, for they havre opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. Read from the World English Bible.

Elihu, who hasn't been mentioned prior to this, speaks up. He waited because he was younger, but is angry both with Job's friends for not giving a wise answer and with Job for justifying himself instead of God. He asks them to listen, saying he will justify Job and then hear what Job has to say. Read from the World English Bible.