1 “Look, I’ve seen everything; I’ve listened carefully and I understand. ISV — Job 13:1
2 What you know, I know, too; I’m not inferior to you. ISV — Job 13:2
3 But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I’m determined to argue my case a13:3 The Heb. lacks my case before God.” ISV — Job 13:3
4 “But as for you, you whitewash with lies; all of you are worthless quacks. b13:4 Lit. physicians ISV — Job 13:4
5 I wish you’d all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise. ISV — Job 13:5
6 “Now listen to my dispute! Pay attention to my arguments. c13:6 Lit. arguments of my lips ISV — Job 13:6
7 Why do you speak falsely on God’s behalf and speak deceitfully d13:7 Or treachery about him? ISV — Job 13:7
8 Will you show partiality to him? e13:8 Lit. lift up his face Will you plead God’s case? ISV — Job 13:8
9 Will things go well for you under his cross-examination? Can you lie to him, as you would to a human being? f13:9 Lit. mankind ISV — Job 13:9
10 “He will be sure to rebuke you, if you show partiality g13:10 Lit. you lift up the face in secret. ISV — Job 13:10
11 His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won’t it? ISV — Job 13:11
12 Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay.” ISV — Job 13:12
13 “Don’t talk to me! It’s my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens. ISV — Job 13:13
14 Why shouldn’t I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands? ISV — Job 13:14
15 Even though he kills me, I’ll continue to hope in him. At least I’ll be able to argue my case h13:15 Or way to his face! ISV — Job 13:15
16 I have this as my salvation: the godless person won’t be appearing before him. ISV — Job 13:16
17 Pay attention i13:17 Lit. listen, to listen to what I have to say and listen to my testimony with your own ears.” ISV — Job 13:17
18 “Look, now! I’ve prepared my case for court. j13:18 Or judgment I know that I’m going to win. k13:18 Lit. I’m in the right ISV — Job 13:18
19 Who can oppose me? If they do, I’ll be silent and die. ISV — Job 13:19
20 Grant me only two things as you deal with me; then I won’t hide from you. l13:20 Lit. from your face ISV — Job 13:20
21 Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror. ISV — Job 13:21
22 Then call and I’ll answer, or let me speak and then you reply to me!” ISV — Job 13:22
23 “How many of my iniquities and sins have you counted? Show me my transgression and sin. ISV — Job 13:23
24 Why do you hide your face and regard me as your enemy? ISV — Job 13:24
25 Are you a god who would make a leaf tremble or who would prosecute a dry straw? ISV — Job 13:25
26 You’ve accused me of bitter things; you’ve caused me to reap m13:26 Lit. inherit the sins of my youth. ISV — Job 13:26
27 You’ve locked my feet in stocks; you watch all my steps; You’ve limited where I can walk. n13:27 Lit. limited the soles of my feet ISV — Job 13:27
28 So I’m a man who wears out like something rotten, like a garment that has become moth-eaten.” ISV — Job 13:28