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Job 13

Common English Bible CEB

1 Look, my eye has seen it all; my ear has heard and understood it.

2 Just as you know, I also know; I'm not inferior to you.

3 But I want to speak to the Almighty; I would gladly present my case to God.

4 You, however, are plasterers of lies; ineffective healers, all of you.

5 Would that you were completely quiet; that would be your wisdom.

6 Hear my teaching and pay attention to the arguments of my lips.

7 Will you speak injustice for God, speak deceit on his behalf?

8 Will you be partial or contend for God?

9 Will it go well when he searches you, or can you fool him as you fool people?

10 He will certainly correct you if you've been secretly partial.

11 Wouldn't his majesty scare you and dread of him fall on you?

12 Your old sayings are proverbs made of ashes, your sayings defenses made of clay.

13 Be quiet and I will speak, come what may.

14 For what reason will I take my flesh in my teeth, put my life in jeopardy?

15 He will slay me; I'm without hope; I will surely prove my way to his face.

16 Also this will be my vindication, that a godless person won't come before him.

17 Listen closely to my words so that my remarks will be in your ears.

18 Look, I have laid out my case; I know that I'm innocent.

19 Who would dare contend with me, for then I would be quiet and die.

20 Only don't do two things to me, then I won't hide from your face.

21 Remove your hand far from me and don't terrify me with your anger.

22 Then call and I'll answer, or I'll speak and you can reply.

23 How many are my offenses and sins? Inform me about my rebellions and sins.

24 Why hide your face from me and consider me your enemy?

25 Will you cause a wind-tossed leaf to tremble, or will you pursue dry straw?

26 You even write bitter things about me, make me inherit my youthful indiscretions.

27 You tie up my feet and restrict all actions; you stamp marks on the bottom of my feet.

28 Surely a person wastes away like refuse, like clothing that a moth eats.

The Message Bible MSG

1 "Yes, I've seen all this with my own eyes, heard and understood it with my very own ears.

2 Everything you know, I know, so I'm not taking a back seat to any of you.

3 I'm taking my case straight to God Almighty; I've had it with you - I'm going directly to God.

4 You graffiti my life with lies. You're a bunch of pompous quacks!

5 I wish you'd shut your mouths - silence is your only claim to wisdom.

6 "Listen now while I make my case, consider my side of things for a change.

7 Or are you going to keep on lying 'to do God a service'? to make up stories 'to get him off the hook'?

8 Why do you always take his side? Do you think he needs a lawyer to defend himself?

9 How would you fare if you were in the dock? Your lies might convince a jury - but would they convince God?

10 He'd reprimand you on the spot if he detected a bias in your witness.

11 Doesn't his splendor put you in awe? Aren't you afraid to speak cheap lies before him?

12 Your wise sayings are knickknack wisdom, good for nothing but gathering dust.

13 "So hold your tongue while I have my say, then I'll take whatever I have coming to me.

14 Why do I go out on a limb like this and take my life in my hands?

15 Because even if he killed me, I'd keep on hoping. I'd defend my innocence to the very end.

16 Just wait, this is going to work out for the best - my salvation! If I were guilt-stricken do you think I'd be doing this - laying myself on the line before God?

17 You'd better pay attention to what I'm telling you, listen carefully with both ears.

18 Now that I've laid out my defense, I'm sure that I'll be acquitted.

19 Can anyone prove charges against me? I've said my piece. I rest my case. Why Does God Stay Hidden and Silent?

20 "Please, God, I have two requests; grant them so I'll know I count with you:

21 First, lay off the afflictions; the terror is too much for me.

22 Second, address me directly so I can answer you, or let me speak and then you answer me.

23 How many sins have been charged against me? Show me the list - how bad is it?

24 Why do you stay hidden and silent? Why treat me like I'm your enemy?

25 Why kick me around like an old tin can? Why beat a dead horse?

26 You compile a long list of mean things about me, even hold me accountable for the sins of my youth.

27 You hobble me so I can't move about. You watch every move I make, and brand me as a dangerous character.

28 "Like something rotten, human life fast decomposes, like a moth-eaten shirt or a mildewed blouse.