12 Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash;(A)
your defenses are made of clay.

13 Be quiet,[a] and I will speak.
Let whatever comes happen to me.
14 Why do I put myself at risk[b]
and take my life in my own hands?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 13:13 Lit quiet before me
  2. Job 13:14 Lit I take my flesh in my teeth

12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes;
    your defenses are defenses of clay.(A)

13 “Keep silent(B) and let me speak;(C)
    then let come to me what may.(D)
14 Why do I put myself in jeopardy
    and take my life in my hands?(E)

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