If you are able, answer me; set your words in order before me and stand, inviting Job to respond to Elihu if he is able, establishing the dialogical form of Elihu's approach and suggesting that Job has the opportunity to defend himself against Elihu's critique. The if you are able suggests Job's ability is not assumed. The setting of words in order suggests rational discourse. The standing suggests Job's readiness to participate. The verse establishes Elihu's invitation to continued dialogue.

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