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Job 13

Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE

1 Behold my eye hath seen all these things, and my ear hath heard them, and I have understood them all.

2 According to your knowledge I also know: neither am I inferior to you.

3 But yet I will speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

4 Having first shewn that you are forgers of lies, and maintainers of perverse opinions.

5 And I wish you would hold your peace, that you might be thought to be wise men.

6 Hear ye therefore my reproof, and attend to the judgment of my lips.

7 Hath God any need of your lie, that you should speak deceitfully for him?

8 Do you accept this person, and do you endeavour to judge for God?

9 Or shall it please him, from whom nothing can be concealed? or shall he be deceived as a man, with your deceitful dealings?

10 He shall reprove you, because in secret you accept his person.

11 As soon as he shall move himself, he shall trouble you: and his dread shall fall upon you.

12 Your remembrance shall be compared to ashes, and your necks shall be brought to clay.

13 Hold your peace a little while, that I may speak whatsoever my mind shall suggest to me.

14 Why do I tear my flesh with my teeth, and carry my soul in my hands?

15 Although he should kill me, I will trust in him: but yet I will reprove my ways in his sight.

16 And he shall be my saviour: for no hypocrite shall come before his presence.

17 Hear ye my speech, and receive with your ears hidden truths.

18 If I shall be judged, I know that I shall be found just.

19 Who is he that will plead against me? let him come: why am I consumed holding my peace?

20 Two things only do not to me, and then from thy face I shall not be hid:

21 Withdraw thy hand far from me, and let not thy dread terrify me.

22 Call me, and I will answer thee: or else I will speak, and do thou answer me.

23 How many are my iniquities and sins? make me know my crimes and offenses.

24 Why hidest thou thy face, and thinkest me thy enemy?

25 Against a leaf, that is carried away with the wind, thou shewest thy power, and thou pursuest a dry straw.

26 For thou writest bitter things against me, and wilt consume me for the sins of my youth.

27 Thou hast put my feet in the stocks, and hast observed all my paths, and hast considered the steps of my feet:

28 Who am to be consumed as rottenness, and as a garment that is motheaten.

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.