Parallel Bible results for "job 13"

Job 13

New Living Translation NLT

1 “Look, I have seen all this with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears, and now I understand.

2 I know as much as you do. You are no better than I am.

3 As for me, I would speak directly to the Almighty. I want to argue my case with God himself.

4 As for you, you smear me with lies. As physicians, you are worthless quacks.

5 If only you could be silent! That’s the wisest thing you could do.

6 Listen to my charge; pay attention to my arguments.

7 “Are you defending God with lies? Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?

8 Will you slant your testimony in his favor? Will you argue God’s case for him?

9 What will happen when he finds out what you are doing? Can you fool him as easily as you fool people?

10 No, you will be in trouble with him if you secretly slant your testimony in his favor.

11 Doesn’t his majesty terrify you? Doesn’t your fear of him overwhelm you?

12 Your platitudes are as valuable as ashes. Your defense is as fragile as a clay pot.

13 “Be silent now and leave me alone. Let me speak, and I will face the consequences.

14 Why should I put myself in mortal danger and take my life in my own hands?

15 God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.

16 But this is what will save me—I am not godless. If I were, I could not stand before him.

17 “Listen closely to what I am about to say. Hear me out.

18 I have prepared my case; I will be proved innocent.

19 Who can argue with me over this? And if you prove me wrong, I will remain silent and die.

20 “O God, grant me these two things, and then I will be able to face you.

21 Remove your heavy hand from me, and don’t terrify me with your awesome presence.

22 Now summon me, and I will answer! Or let me speak to you, and you reply.

23 Tell me, what have I done wrong? Show me my rebellion and my sin.

24 Why do you turn away from me? Why do you treat me as your enemy?

25 Would you terrify a leaf blown by the wind? Would you chase dry straw?

26 “You write bitter accusations against me and bring up all the sins of my youth.

27 You put my feet in stocks. You examine all my paths. You trace all my footprints.

28 I waste away like rotting wood, like a moth-eaten coat.

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.