Thematic Bible
Job 13:1 (show verse)
"Look, I've seen everything; I've listened carefully and I understand.
Job 13:2 (show verse)
What you know, I know, too; I'm not inferior to you.
No Themes for this verse.
Job 13:3 (show verse)
But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
Job 13:4 (show verse)
"But as for you, you whitewash with lies; all of you are worthless quacks.
Job 13:5 (show verse)
I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.
Job 13:6 (show verse)
"Now listen to my dispute! Pay attention to my arguments.
Job 13:7 (show verse)
Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?
Job 13:8 (show verse)
Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case?
Job 13:9 (show verse)
Will things go well for you under his cross-examination? Can you lie to him, as you would to a human being?
Job 13:10 (show verse)
"He will be sure to rebuke you, if you show partiality in secret.
Job 13:11 (show verse)
His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won't it?
Job 13:12 (show verse)
Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay."
Job 13:13 (show verse)
"Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens.
Job 13:14 (show verse)
Why shouldn't I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands?
No Themes for this verse.
Job 13:15 (show verse)
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!
Job 13:16 (show verse)
I have this as my salvation: the godless person won't be appearing before him.
Job 13:17 (show verse)
Pay attention to what I have to say and listen to my testimony with your own ears."
Job 13:18 (show verse)
"Look, now! I've prepared my case for court. I know that I'm going to win.
Job 13:19 (show verse)
Who can oppose me? If they do, I'll be silent and die.
Job 13:20 (show verse)
Grant me only two things as you deal with me; then I won't hide from you.
Job 13:21 (show verse)
Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.
Job 13:22 (show verse)
Then call and I'll answer, or let me speak and then you reply to me!"
Job 13:23 (show verse)
"How many of my iniquities and sins have you counted? Show me my transgression and sin.
Job 13:24 (show verse)
Why do you hide your face and regard me as your enemy?
Job 13:25 (show verse)
Are you a god who would make a leaf tremble or who would prosecute a dry straw?
Job 13:26 (show verse)
You've accused me of bitter things; you've caused me to reap the sins of my youth.
Job 13:27 (show verse)
You've locked my feet in stocks; you watch all my steps; You've limited where I can walk.
Job 13:28 (show verse)
So I'm a man who wears out like something rotten, like a garment that has become moth-eaten."