8. Will you show partiality to Him [be unjust to me in order to gain favor with Him]? Will you act as special pleaders for God?
9. Would it be profitable for you if He should investigate your tactics [with me]? Or as one deceives and mocks a man, do you deceive and mock Him?
10. He will surely reprove you if you do secretly show partiality.
11. Shall not His majesty make you afraid, and should not your awe for Him restrain you?
12. Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes [valueless]; your defenses are defenses of clay [and will crumble].