New International Reader's Version

Job 13:5-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. I wish you would keep your mouths shut! Then people would think you were wise.

6. Listen to my case. Listen as I make my appeal.

7. Will you say evil things in order to help God? Will you tell lies for him?

8. Do you want to be on God's side? Will you argue his case for him?

9. Would it turn out well if he looked you over carefully? Could you fool him as you fool others?

10. He would certainly correct you if you took his side in secret.

11. Wouldn't his glory terrify you? Wouldn't the fear of him fall on you?

12. Your sayings are as useless as ashes. The answers you give are as weak as clay.

13. "So be quiet and let me speak. Then I won't care what happens to me.

14. Why do I put myself in danger? Why do I take my life in my hands?

15. Even if God kills me, I'll still put my hope in him. I'll argue my case in front of him.