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Job 13
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International Standard Version
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"Look, I've seen everything; I've listened carefully and I understand.
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What you know, I know, too; I'm not inferior to you.
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But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
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"But as for you, you whitewash with lies; all of you are worthless quacks.
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I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.
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"Now listen to my dispute! Pay attention to my arguments.
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Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?
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Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case?
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Will things go well for you under his cross-examination? Can you lie to him, as you would to a human being?
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"He will be sure to rebuke you, if you show partiality in secret.
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His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won't it?
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Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay."
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"Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens.
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Why shouldn't I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands?
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Even though he kills me, I'll continue to hope in him. At least I'll be able to argue my case to his face!
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I have this as my salvation: the godless person won't be appearing before him.
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Pay attention to what I have to say and listen to my testimony with your own ears."
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"Look, now! I've prepared my case for court. I know that I'm going to win.
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Who can oppose me? If they do, I'll be silent and die.
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Grant me only two things as you deal with me; then I won't hide from you.
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Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.
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Then call and I'll answer, or let me speak and then you reply to me!"
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"How many of my iniquities and sins have you counted? Show me my transgression and sin.
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Why do you hide your face and regard me as your enemy?
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Are you a god who would make a leaf tremble or who would prosecute a dry straw?
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You've accused me of bitter things; you've caused me to reap the sins of my youth.
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You've locked my feet in stocks; you watch all my steps; You've limited where I can walk.
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So I'm a man who wears out like something rotten, like a garment that has become moth-eaten."
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