Job 13:4–13

⁴You, however, smear with lies;

you are all worthless physicians.

⁵If only you would remain silent;

for that would be your wisdom!

⁶Hear now my argument,

and listen to the plea of my lips.

⁷Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf

or speak deceitfully for Him?

⁸Would you show Him partiality

or argue in His defense?

⁹Would it be well when He examined you?

Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?

¹⁰Surely He would rebuke you

if you secretly showed partiality.

¹¹Would His majesty not terrify you?

Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?

¹²Your maxims are proverbs of ashes;

your defenses are defenses of clay.

¹³Be silent, and I will speak.

Then let come to me what may.