my ¹  lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper ²  no deceit.

I said to myself, ‘Age ¹  should speak, ²  and length of years ³  should make wisdom known.’

Pay attention, Job – listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

If you have any words, ¹  reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you. ² 

With my knowledge I will speak comprehensively, ¹  and to my Creator I will ascribe righteousness. ² 

Will it make numerous supplications to you, ¹  will it speak to you with tender words? ² 

They say, ¹  “We speak persuasively; ²  we know how to flatter and boast. ³  Who is our master?” ⁴ 

May lying lips be silenced – lips ¹  that speak defiantly against the innocent ²  with arrogance and contempt!

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words ¹  or use deceptive speech! ² 

I was stone silent; ¹  I held back the urge to speak. ²  My frustration grew; ³ 

I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long. ¹ 

They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth. ¹ 

You held my eyelids open; ¹  I was troubled and could not speak. ² 

They spew out threats ¹  and speak defiantly; all the evildoers boast. ² 

I will speak ¹  about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

I am committed to peace, ¹  but when I speak, they want to make war. ² 

So now, children, ¹  listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak. ² 

So now, sons, ¹  listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak. ² 

Listen, for I will speak excellent things, ¹  and my lips will utter ²  what is right.

my soul ¹  will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. ²