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13:1  Look, my eye has seen it all; my ear has heard and understood it.
13:2  Just as you know, I also know; I’m not inferior to you.
13:3  But I want to speak to the Almighty; I would gladly present my case to God.
13:4  You, however, are plasterers of lies; ineffective healers, all of you.
13:5  Would that you were completely quiet; that would be your wisdom.
13:6  Hear my teaching and pay attention to the arguments of my lips.
13:7  Will you speak injustice for God, speak deceit on his behalf?
13:8  Will you be partial or contend for God?
13:9  Will it go well when he searches you, or can you fool him as you fool people?
13:10  He will certainly correct you if you’ve been secretly partial.
13:11  Wouldn’t his majesty scare you and dread of him fall on you?
13:12  Your old sayings are proverbs made of ashes, your sayings defenses made of clay.
13:13  Be quiet and I will speak, come what may.
13:14  For what reason will I take my flesh in my teeth, put my life in jeopardy?
13:15  He will slay me; I’m without hope; I will surely prove my way to his face.
13:16  Also this will be my vindication, that a godless person won’t come before him.
13:17  Listen closely to my words so that my remarks will be in your ears.
13:18  Look, I have laid out my case; I know that I’m innocent.
13:19  Who would dare contend with me, for then I would be quiet and die.
13:20  Only don’t do two things to me, then I won’t hide from your face.
13:21  Remove your hand far from me and don’t terrify me with your anger.
13:22  Then call and I’ll answer, or I’ll speak and you can reply.
13:23  How many are my offenses and sins? Inform me about my rebellions and sins.
13:24  Why hide your face from me and consider me your enemy?
13:25  Will you cause a wind-tossed leaf to tremble, or will you pursue dry straw?
13:26  You even write bitter things about me, make me inherit my youthful indiscretions.
13:27  You tie up my feet and restrict all actions; you stamp marks on the bottom of my feet.
13:28  Surely a person wastes away like refuse, like clothing that a moth eats.