Job 13:13-23

13 "So be quiet! Let me be! I'll do the talking, come on me what may!
14 Why am I taking my flesh in my teeth, taking my life in my hands?
15 Look, he will kill me - I don't expect more, but I will still defend my ways to his face.
16 And this is what will save me -that a hypocrite cannot appear before him.
17 "Listen closely, then, to my words; pay attention to what I am saying.
18 Here, now, I have prepared my case; I know I am in the right.
19 If anyone can contend with me, I will be quiet and die!
20 "Only grant two things to me, God; then I won't hide myself from your face -
21 take your hand away from me, and don't let fear of you frighten me.
22 Then, if you call, I will answer. Or let me speak, and you, answer me!
23 How many crimes and sins have I committed? Make me know my transgression and sin.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.