1"My eyes have seen everything God has done. My ears have heard
it and understood it. 2What you know, I also know. I'm as clever
as you are. 3In fact, I long to speak to the Mighty One. I want
to argue my case with God. 4But you spread lies about me and
take away my good name. If you are trying to heal me, you aren't
very good doctors! 5I wish you would keep your mouths shut! Then
people would think you were wise. 6Listen to my case. Listen as
I make my appeal. 7Will you say evil things in order to help
God? Will you tell lies for him? 8Do you want to be on God's
side? Will you argue his case for him? 9Would it turn out well
if he looked you over carefully? Could you fool him as you fool
others? 10He would certainly correct you if you took his side in
secret. 11Wouldn't his glory terrify you? Wouldn't the fear of
him fall on you? 12Your sayings are as useless as ashes. The
answers you give are as weak as clay. 13"So be quiet and let me
speak. Then I won't care what happens to me. 14Why do I put
myself in dang