Job 13:1-19

11“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it.

2What you know, I know also; I am not inferior to you!

3But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.

4But you, however, are inventors of lies; all of you are worthless physicians!

5If only you would keep completely silent! For you, that would be wisdom.

6“Listen now to my argument, and be attentive to my lips’ contentions.

7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?

8Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God?

9Would it turn out well if he would examine you? Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?

10He would certainly rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality!

11Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?

12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.

13“Refrain from talking with me so that I may speak; then let come to me what may.

14Why do I put myself in peril, and take my life in my hands?

15Even if he slays me, I will hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face!

16Moreover, this will become my deliverance, for no godless person would come before him.

17Listen carefully to my words; let your ears be attentive to my explanation.

18See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

19Who will contend with me? If anyone can, I will be silent and die.