“Please hear my argument
And listen to the contentions of my lips.
“Will you (A)speak what is unjust for God,
And speak what is deceitful for Him?
“Will you (B)show partiality for Him?
Will you contend for God?
“Will it be well when He examines you?
Or (C)will you deceive Him as one deceives a man?
10 “He will surely reprove you
If you secretly (D)show partiality.
11 “Will not (E)His [a]majesty terrify you,
And the dread of Him fall on you?
12 “Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes,
Your defenses are defenses of clay.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 13:11 Lit exaltation