4. But you gloss over falsehoods,you are worthless physicians, every one of you!
5. Oh, that you would be altogether silent;that for you would be wisdom!
6. Hear now my argumentand listen to the accusations from my lips.
7. Is it for God that you speak falsehood?Is it for him that you utter deceit?
8. Is it for him that you show partiality?Do you make accusations on behalf of God?
9. Will it be well when he shall search you out?Can you deceive him as you do a mere human being?
10. He will openly rebuke youif in secret you show partiality.
11. Surely his majesty will frighten youand dread of him fall upon you.
12. Your reminders are ashy maxims,your fabrications mounds of clay.
13. Be silent! Let me alone that I may speak,no matter what happens to me.
14. I will carry my flesh between my teeth,and take my life in my hand.
15. Slay me though he might, I will wait for him;I will defend my conduct before him.
16. This shall be my salvation:no impious man can come into his presence.