Job 13 (New Living Translation)  View In My Bible 1 "Look, I
have seen many instances such as you describe. I understand what
you are saying. 2 I know as much as you do. You are no better
than I am. 3 Oh, how I long to speak directly to the Almighty. I
want to argue my case with God himself. 4 For you are smearing
me with lies. As doctors, you are worthless quacks. 5 Please be
quiet! That's the smartest thing you could do. 6 Listen to my
charge; pay attention to my arguments. 7 "Are you defending God
by means of lies and dishonest arguments? 8 You should be
impartial witnesses, but will you slant your testimony in his
favor? Will you argue God's case for him? 9 Be careful that he
doesn't find out what you are doing! Or do you think you can
fool him as easily as you fool people? 10 No, you will be in
serious trouble with him if even in your hearts you slant your
testimony in his favor. 11 Doesn't his majesty strike terror
into your heart? Does not your fear of him seize you? 12 Your
statements have about as mu