Job 13

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