7. You should not speak evil in the name of God;you cannot speak God’s truth by telling lies.
8. You should not unfairly choose his side against mine;you should not argue the case for God.
9. You will not do well if he examines you;you cannot fool God as you might fool humans.
10. God would surely scold youif you unfairly took one person’s side.
11. His bright glory would scare you,and you would be very much afraid of him.
12. Your wise sayings are worth no more than ashes,and your arguments are as weak as clay.
13. “Be quiet and let me speak.Let things happen to me as they will.
14. Why should I put myself in dangerand take my life in my own hands?
15. Even if God kills me, I have hope in him;I will still defend my ways to his face.
16. This is my salvation.The wicked cannot come before him.