Job 13:7-16 - Your Wisdom Misrepresents God

⁷ Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him? ⁸ Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case? ⁹ Will things go well for you under his cross-examination? Can you lie to him, as you would to a human being? ¹⁰ "He will be sure to rebuke you, if you show partiality in secret. ¹¹ His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won't it? ¹² Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay."

¹³ "Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens. ¹⁴ Why shouldn't I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands? ¹⁵ 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! ¹⁶ I have this as my salvation: the godless person won't be appearing before him.