Job 13:7

7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?

Job 13:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?
ESV
7 Will you speak falsely for God and speak deceitfully for him?
NLT
7 “Are you defending God with lies? Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?
MSG
7 Or are you going to keep on lying 'to do God a service'? to make up stories 'to get him off the hook'?
CSB
7 Would you testify unjustly on God's behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?

Job 13:7 In-Context

5 If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
6 Hear now my argument; listen to the pleas of my lips.
7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?
8 Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God?
9 Would it turn out well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Job 12:16; S Job 16:17; Job 36:4
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