Job 13:1-19

1Look, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood it.

2Everything you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.

3Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.

4You use lies like plaster; you are all worthless healers.

5If only you would shut up and let that be your wisdom!

6Hear now my argument, and listen to my defense.

7Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for him?

8Would you show partiality to him or argue the case in his defense?

9Would it go well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you would deceive a man?

10Surely he would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.

11Would God’s majesty not terrify you? Would his dread not fall on you?

12Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash; your defenses are made of clay.

13Be quiet, and I will speak. Let whatever comes happen to me.

14I will put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands.

15Even if he kills me, I will hope in him. I will still defend my ways before him.

16Yes, this will result in my deliverance, for no godless person can appear before him.

17Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.

18Now then, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

19Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.