[1] Job Continues I know and understand every bit of this. [2] None of you are smarter than I am; there's nothing you know that I don't. [3] But I prefer to argue my case with God All-Powerful- [4] you are merely useless doctors, who treat me with lies. [5] The wisest thing you can do is to keep quiet [6] and listen to my argument. [7] Are you telling lies for God [8] and not telling the whole truth when you argue his case? [9] If he took you to court, could you fool him, just as you fool others? [10] If you were secretly unfair, he would correct you, [11] and his glorious splendor would make you terrified. [12] Your wisdom and arguments are as delicate as dust. [13] Be quiet while I speak, then say what you will. [14] I will be responsible for what happens to me. [15] God may kill me, but still I will trust him and offer my defense. [16] This may be what saves me, because no guilty person would come to his court. [17] Listen carefully to my words! [18] I have prepared my case well, and I am certain to win. [19] If you can prove me guilty, I will give up and die. [20] Job Prays I ask only two things of you, my God, and I will no longer hide from you- [21] stop punishing and terrifying me! [22] Then speak, and I will reply; or else let me speak, and you reply. [23] Please point out my sins, so I will know them. [24] Why have you turned your back and count me your enemy? [25] Do you really enjoy frightening a fallen leaf? [26] Why do you accuse me of horrible crimes and make me pay for sins I did in my youth? [27] You have tied my feet down and keep me surrounded; [28] I am rotting away like cloth eaten by worms.
