Job 13

Job 13:1 Notice, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood it.

Job 13:2 Everything you know, I know too; I am not inferior to you.

Job 13:3 Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.

Job 13:4 You use lies like a bandage; you are all worthless doctors.

Job 13:5 If only you would shut up and let that be your wisdom!

Job 13:6 Hear now my argument and listen to my defence.

Job 13:7 Should you keep testifying unjustly on God’s behalf or speaking deceitfully for him?

Job 13:8 Should you show partiality to him or argue the case in his defence?

Job 13:9 Would it go well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you would deceive a mortal?

Job 13:10 Surely, he would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.

Job 13:11 Would God’s majesty not terrify you? Would his dread not fall on you?

Job 13:12 Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash; your defences are made of clay.

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

Job 13:14 I will put my flesh in my teeth and take my throat in my own hands.

Job 13:15 Even if he kills me, I will put my hope in him. I will still defend my ways before him.

Job 13:16 Yes, this will result in my deliverance, for no godless person can appear before him.

Job 13:17 Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.

Job 13:18 Now then, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

Job 13:19 Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.

Job 13:20 Only grant these two things to me, God, so that I will not have to hide from your presence:

Job 13:21 remove your hand from me, and do not frighten me with your terror.

Job 13:22 Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and you can respond to me.

Job 13:23 How many violations and failures have I committed? Reveal to me my transgression and failure.

Job 13:24 Why are you hiding your face and considering me your enemy?

Job 13:25 Will you frighten a wind-driven leaf? Will you chase after dry straw?

Job 13:26 Because you record bitter accusations against me and make me inherit the violations of my youth.

Job 13:27 You put my feet in the stocks and stand watch over all my paths, setting a limit for the soles of my feet.

Job 13:28 And he wears out like something rotten, like a moth-eaten garment.

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