International Children’s Bible

Job 13:1-13 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

1. “My eyes have seen all this.My ears have heard and understood it.

2. What you know, I also know.You are not better than I am.

3. But I want to speak to God All-Powerful.I want to argue my case with God.

4. But you smear me with lies.You are worthless doctors, all of you!

5. I wish you would just stop talking.Then you would really be wise!

6. Listen to my argument.Hear my lips begging.

7. You should not speak for God by saying evil things.You cannot speak God’s truth by telling lies.

8. You should not unfairly choose his side against mine.You should not argue the case for God.

9. You will not do well if he examines you.You cannot fool God as you might fool men.

10. God would surely scold youif you unfairly took one person’s side.

11. His bright glory would scare you.You would be very much afraid of him.

12. Your wise sayings are worth no more than ashes.Your arguments are as weak as clay.

13. “Be quiet and let me speak.Then let things happen to me as they will.