Job 13:9-19

9 If God looks at you closely, will he find anything good? Do you think you can fool God the way you fool others?
10 Even though your prejudice is hidden, he will reprimand you,
11 and his power will fill you with terror.
12 Your proverbs are as useless as ashes; your arguments are as weak as clay.
13 Be quiet and give me a chance to speak, and let the results be what they will.
14 I am ready to risk my life.
15 I've lost all hope, so what if God kills me? I am going to state my case to him.
16 It may even be that my boldness will save me, since no wicked person would dare to face God.
17 Now listen to my words of explanation.
18 I am ready to state my case, because I know I am in the right.
19 Are you coming to accuse me, God? If you do, I am ready to be silent and die.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [One ancient translation] I am; [Hebrew] Why am I.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.