Job 13:1-15 (New International Version)

Job 13

 ¹ "My eyes have seen all this,
       my ears have heard and understood it.

 ² What you know, I also know;
       I am not inferior to you.

 ³ But I desire to speak to the Almighty
       and to argue my case with God.

 ⁴ You, however, smear me with lies;
       you are worthless physicians, all of you!

 ⁵ If only you would be altogether silent!
       For you, that would be wisdom.

 ⁶ Hear now my argument;
       listen to the plea of my lips.

 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 men?

 ¹⁰ He would surely rebuke you
       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.

 ¹³ "Keep silent and let me speak;
       then let come to me what may.

 ¹⁴ Why do I put myself in jeopardy
       and take my life in my hands?

 ¹⁵ Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;
       I will surely ^[a] defend my ways to his face.