¹² If he snatches away, who can stop him?^(A)
    Who can say to him, ‘What are you doing?’^(B)

¹⁴ “How then can I dispute with him?
    How can I find words to argue with him?^(A)

²⁹ Since I am already found guilty,
    why should I struggle in vain?^(A)

³² “He is not a mere mortal^(A) like me that I might answer him,^(B)
    that we might confront each other in court.^(C)

² I say to God:^(A) Do not declare me guilty,
    but tell me what charges^(B) you have against me.^(C)

¹⁴ What he tears down^(A) cannot be rebuilt;^(B)
    those he imprisons cannot be released.^(C)

⁹ Would it turn out well if he examined you?^(A)
    Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?^(B)

¹⁴ Why do I put myself in jeopardy
    and take my life in my hands?^(A)

⁴ “Is it for your piety that he rebukes you
    and brings charges against you?^(A)