1. Behold, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood it.
2. As you know it, I know it; I am not inferior unto you.
3. But I would speak with the Almighty, and I desired to dispute with God.
4. That ye are certainly forgers of lies; ye are all physicians of no value.
5. O that ye would altogether be silent! And it would be unto you instead of wisdom.
6. Hear now my dispute, and hearken to the arguments of my lips.
7. Are ye to speak iniquity for God? Are ye to speak deceitfully for him?
8. Are ye to bring honour unto him? Are ye to contend for God?
9. Would it be good for him to search you out? As one man mocks another, do ye so mock him?