5. Would that you were completely quiet;that would be your wisdom.
6. Hear my teachingand pay attention to the arguments of my lips.
7. Will you speak injustice for God,speak deceit on his behalf?
8. Will you be partialor contend for God?
9. Will it go well when he searches you,or can you fool him as you fool people?
10. He will certainly correct youif you’ve been secretly partial.
11. Wouldn’t his majesty scare youand dread of him fall on you?
12. Your old sayings are proverbs made of ashes,your sayings defenses made of clay.
13. Be quiet and I will speak,come what may.
14. For what reason will I take my flesh in my teeth,put my life in jeopardy?
15. He will slay me; I’m without hope;I will surely prove my way to his face.
16. Also this will be my vindication,that a godless person won’t come before him.
17. Listen closely to my wordsso that my remarks will be in your ears.
18. Look, I have laid out my case;I know that I’m innocent.