1. “Indeed, my eyes have seen all this,my ears have heard and understood it.
2. What you know, I know also;I am not inferior to you!
3. But I wish to speak to the Almighty,and I desire to argue my case with God.
4. But you, however, are inventors of lies;all of you are worthless physicians!
5. If 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.
7. Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf?Will you speak deceitfully for him?
8. Will you show him partiality?Will you argue the case for God?
9. Would it turn out well if he would examine you?Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?
10. He would certainly rebuke youif you secretly showed partiality!
11. Would not his splendor terrify youand the fear he inspires fall on you?
12. Your maxims are proverbs of ashes;your defenses are defenses of clay.