⁶ Hear now my argument;
    listen to the pleas of my lips.^(A)
7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf?
    Will you speak deceitfully for him?^(B)
8 Will you show him partiality?^(C)
    Will you argue the case for God?
⁹ Would it turn out well if he examined you?^(D)
    Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?^(E)
10 He would surely call you to account
    if you secretly showed partiality.^(F)
11 Would not his splendor^(G) terrify you?
    Would not the dread of him fall on you?^(H)
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes;
    your defenses are defenses of clay.^(I)