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 examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?
10. He would surely call you to account if you secretly showed partiality.
11. Would not his splendor terrify you? Would not the dread of him fall on you?
12. Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.