“Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God's behalf.
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Bear with me, and I will speak, and after I have spoken, mock on.
Will you speak falsely for God and speak deceitfully for him? Will you show partiality toward him? Will you plead the case for God?
I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
And you shall speak my words to them, whether they hear or refuse to hear, for they are a rebellious house.
Therefore thus says the Lord: “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them.
Pay attention, O Job, listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. If you have any words, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify you. If not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
Behold, I am toward God as you are; I too was pinched off from a piece of clay.
He shall speak for you to the people, and he shall be your mouth, and you shall be as God to him.
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