Job 13

¹Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it.

²The same things are in my mind as in yours; I am equal to you.

³But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God.

⁴But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.

⁵If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!

⁶Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.

⁷Will you say in God's name what is not right, and put false words into his mouth?

⁸Will you have respect for God's person in this cause, and put yourselves forward as his supporters?

⁹Will it be good for you to be searched out by him, or have you the thought that he may be guided into error like a man?

¹⁰He will certainly put you right, if you have respect for persons in secret.

¹¹Will not his glory put you in fear, so that your hearts will be overcome before him?

¹²Your wise sayings are only dust, and your strong places are only earth.

¹³Keep quiet, and let me say what is in my mind, whatever may come to me.

¹⁴I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand.

¹⁵Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;