5. I wish you would keep silent.For you, that would be wisdom.
6. Please listen to my argument,and pay attention to my plea.
7. “Will you talk wickedly for Godand talk deceitfully on his behalf?
8. Will you favor him⌊as⌋ if you were arguing in court on God’s behalf?
9. Will it go well when he cross-examines you?Will you try to trick him as one mortal tricks another?
10. Will he really defend youif you secretly favor ⌊him⌋?
11. Doesn’t his majesty terrify you?Doesn’t the fear of him fall upon you?
12. “Your recollections are worthless proverbs.Your answers are absolutely useless.
13. Be quiet, because I want to speak.Let whatever may happen to me ⌊happen⌋!