7. "Will you speak what is unjust for God, And speak what is deceitful for Him?
8. "Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?
9. "Will it be well when He examines you? Or will you deceive Him as one deceives a man?
10. "He will surely reprove you If you secretly show partiality.
11. "Will not His majesty terrify you, And the dread of Him fall on you?
12. "Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defenses are defenses of clay.
13. "Be silent before me so that I may speak; Then let come on me what may.
14. "Why should I take my flesh in my teeth And put my life in my hands?
15. "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.
16. "This also will be my salvation, For a godless man may not come before His presence.
17. "Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears.
18. "Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.
19. "Who will contend with me? For then I would be silent and die.