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And it grieved me greatly: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.

וָֽאַשְׁלִ֜יכָה (ה) h “!”

Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither I brought again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat-offering and the frankincense.

וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (ה) h “!”וָאָשִׁ֣יבָה (ה) h “!”

And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, had fled every one to his field.

וָאֵ֣דְעָ֔ה (ה) h “!”

Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? and I assembled them, and set them in their place.

וָאָרִ֙יבָה֙ (ה֙) h “!”וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (ה) h “!”

And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were accounted faithful; and their office was to distribute to their brethren.

וָאוֹצְרָ֣ה (ה) h “!”

Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for its offices.

זָכְרָה־ (ה) h- “!”

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

וָאָרִ֕יבָה (ה) h “!”וָאֹמְרָ֣ה (ה) h “!”

And it came to pass, that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and I set some of my servants at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.

וָאֹֽמְרָה֙ (ה֙) h “!”וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה (ה) h “!”

Then I testified against them, and said to them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth they came no more on the sabbath.

וָאָעִ֣ידָה (ה) h “!”וָאֹמְרָ֤ה (ה) h “!”

And I commanded the Levites, that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.

וָאֹמְרָ֣ה (ה) h “!”זָכְרָה־ (ה) h- “!”וְח֥וּסָה (ה) h “!”

Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.

זָכְרָ֥ה (ה) h “!”

Thus I cleansed them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;

וָאַעֲמִ֧ידָה (ה) h “!”

And for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

זָכְרָה־ (ה) h- “!”

And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yes, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only have escaped alone to tell thee.

וָֽאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God hath fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I only have escaped alone to tell thee.

וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yes, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only have escaped alone to tell thee.

וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

And behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only have escaped alone to tell thee.

וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?

שִֽׂימָה־ (ה) h- “!”

My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I have escaped with the skin of my teeth.

וָ֝אֶתְמַלְּטָ֗ה (ה) h “!”

And I broke the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.

וָֽ֭אֲשַׁבְּרָה (ה) h “!”

Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show my opinion.

שִׁמְעָה־ (ה) h- “!”

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

הַאֲזִֽינָה׃ (ה) h “!”

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

עֶרְכָ֥ה (ה) h “!”הִתְיַצָּֽבָה׃ (ה) h “!”

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

שִׁמְעָה־ (ה) h- “!”הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינָה (ה) h “!”

Hearken to this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

הַאֲזִ֣ינָה (ה) h “!”