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13:1  "Look, I've seen everything; I've listened carefully and I understand.
13:2  What you know, I know, too; I'm not inferior to you.
13:3  But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
13:4  "But as for you, you whitewash with lies; all of you are worthless quacks.
13:5  I wish you'd all just shut up. Then at least you would appear to be wise.
13:6  "Now listen to my dispute! Pay attention to my arguments.
13:7  Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?
13:8  Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case?
13:9  Will things go well for you under his cross-examination? Can you lie to him, as you would to a human being?
13:10  "He will be sure to rebuke you, if you show partiality in secret.
13:11  His splendor will petrify you with terror, paralyzing you with fear, won't it?
13:12  Your maxims are just worthless proverbs; your defensive arguments are made of clay."
13:13  "Don't talk to me! It's my turn to speak; then whatever happens, happens.
13:14  Why shouldn't I bite my flesh or take my life in my hands?
13:15  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!
13:16  I have this as my salvation: the godless person won't be appearing before him.
13:17  Pay attention to what I have to say and listen to my testimony with your own ears."
13:18  "Look, now! I've prepared my case for court. I know that I'm going to win.
13:19  Who can oppose me? If they do, I'll be silent and die.
13:20  Grant me only two things as you deal with me; then I won't hide from you.
13:21  Withdraw your hand far from me and keep me from being petrified with terror.
13:22  Then call and I'll answer, or let me speak and then you reply to me!"
13:23  "How many of my iniquities and sins have you counted? Show me my transgression and sin.
13:24  Why do you hide your face and regard me as your enemy?
13:25  Are you a god who would make a leaf tremble or who would prosecute a dry straw?
13:26  You've accused me of bitter things; you've caused me to reap the sins of my youth.
13:27  You've locked my feet in stocks; you watch all my steps; You've limited where I can walk.
13:28  So I'm a man who wears out like something rotten, like a garment that has become moth-eaten."