31 “Pay attention, Job, and listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak up, for I want to vindicate you.

31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me:

Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me:

Speak, for I desire to justify thee.

31 Mark this well, Job. Listen to me,

for I have more to say.

32 But if you have anything to say, go ahead.

Speak, for I am anxious to see you justified.

31 “Give ear, Job, listen to me;

Hold your peace, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

Speak, for I desire to justify you.

31 “Job, pay attention and listen to me;

be quiet, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak up, because I want to prove you right.

31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me:

Hold thy peace, and I will speak.

32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me:

Speak, for I desire to justify thee.

31 Mark well, Job, hearken unto me; be silent, and I will speak. 32 If thou hast anything to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee.

31 “Pay attention, Job! Listen to me! 

Keep quiet, and let me speak. 

32 If you have a response, answer me. 

Speak, because I’d be happy if you were right. 

31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me.

Be quiet, and I will speak.

32 But if you have something to say, answer me;

speak, for I would like to justify you.

31 Pay heed, Job, listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak, for I desire to justify you.

31 “Listen attentively, Job; listen to me;

be silent, and I will speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me;

speak, for I desire to justify you.

31 “Pay attention, Job! Listen to me!

Be quiet so I can speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me.

Speak up. I want to help you be cleared of all charges.

31 “Pay attention, O Job, listen to me;

Keep silent, and let me speak.

32 “Then if you have anything to say, answer me;

Speak, for I desire to justify you.