Job 13:6-12
New American Standard Bible
6 Please hear my argument,
And give your attention to the contentions of my lips.
7 Will you (A)speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?
8 Will you (B)show partiality for Him?
Will you contend for God?
9 Will it go well when He examines you?
Or (C)will you deceive Him as one deceives a man?
10 He will certainly punish you
If you secretly (D)show partiality.
11 Will (E)His [a]majesty not terrify you,
And the dread of Him fall upon you?
12 Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes,
Your defenses are defenses of clay.
Footnotes
- Job 13:11 Lit exaltation
Job 13:6-12
New Living Translation
6 Listen to my charge;
pay attention to my arguments.
7 “Are you defending God with lies?
Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?
8 Will you slant your testimony in his favor?
Will you argue God’s case for him?
9 What will happen when he finds out what you are doing?
Can you fool him as easily as you fool people?
10 No, you will be in trouble with him
if you secretly slant your testimony in his favor.
11 Doesn’t his majesty terrify you?
Doesn’t your fear of him overwhelm you?
12 Your platitudes are as valuable as ashes.
Your defense is as fragile as a clay pot.
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