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It grieved me sore: 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 there brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meal-offerings and the frankincense.

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

I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, were fled everyone to his field.

וָאֵ֣דְעָ֔ה (ה) h “!”

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

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

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 counted faithful, and their business was to distribute to their brothers.

וָאוֹצְרָ֣ה (ה) h “!”

Remember me, my God, concerning this, and don't wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the observances of it.

זָכְרָה־ (ה) h- “!”

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

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

It came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath: and some of my servants set I over 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 you about the wall? if you do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the Sabbath.

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

I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember to me, my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your loving kindness.

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

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

זָכְרָ֥ה (ה) h “!”

Thus cleansed I them from all foreigners, and appointed charges for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;

וָאַעֲמִ֧ידָה (ה) h “!”

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

זָכְרָה־ (ה) h- “!”

and the Sabeans attacked, and took them away. Yes, they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

וָֽאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

While he was still speaking, there also came another, and said, "The fire of God has fallen from the sky, and has burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you."

וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

While he was still speaking, there came also another, and said, "The Chaldeans made three bands, and swept down on the camels, and have taken them away, yes, and killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you."

וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

and, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young men, and they are dead. I alone have escaped to tell you."

וָאִמָּ֨לְטָ֧ה (ה) h “!”

"Now give a pledge, be collateral for me with yourself. Who is there who will strike hands with me?

שִֽׂימָה־ (ה) h- “!”

My bones stick to my skin and to my flesh. I have escaped by the skin of my teeth.

וָ֝אֶתְמַלְּטָ֗ה (ה) h “!”

I broke the jaws of the unrighteous, And plucked the prey out of his teeth.

וָֽ֭אֲשַׁבְּרָה (ה) h “!”

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

שִׁמְעָה־ (ה) h- “!”

"However, Job, Please hear my speech, And listen to all my words.

הַאֲזִֽינָה׃ (ה) h “!”

If you can, answer me; Set your words in order before me, and stand forth.

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

"If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.

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

"Listen to this, Job: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

הַאֲזִ֣ינָה (ה) h “!”