1“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this;
2What you know, I also know;
3Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty
4You, however, smear with lies;
5If only you would remain silent;
6Hear now my argument,
7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf
8Would you show Him partiality
9Would it be well when He examined you?
10Surely He would rebuke you
11Would His majesty not terrify you?
12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes;
13Be silent, and I will speak.
14Why do I put myself at risk 13:14 Literally Why do I take my flesh in my teeth
15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him.13:15 Or I have no other hope
16Moreover, this will be my salvation,
17Listen carefully to my words;
18Behold, now that I have prepared my case,
19Can anyone indict me?
20Only grant these two things to me,
21Withdraw Your hand from me,
22Then call me, and I will answer,
23How many are my iniquities and sins?
24Why do You hide Your face
25Would You frighten a windblown leaf?
26For You record bitter accusations against me
27You put my feet in the stocks
28So man wastes away like something rotten,