Job 13:6-12

New Century Version

⁶ Listen to my argument,
    and hear the pleading of my lips.
⁷ You should not speak evil in the name of God;
    you cannot speak God’s truth by telling lies.
⁸ You should not unfairly choose his side against mine;
    you should not argue the case for God.
⁹ You will not do well if he examines you;
    you cannot fool God as you might fool humans.
¹⁰ God would surely scold you
    if you unfairly took one person’s side.
¹¹ His bright glory would scare you,
    and you would be very much afraid of him.
¹² Your wise sayings are worth no more than ashes,
    and your arguments are as weak as clay.