Job 13:7-16 - Your Wisdom Misrepresents God

⁷ Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf
or speak deceitfully for Him?
⁸ Would you show partiality to Him
or argue the case in His defense?
⁹ Would it go well if He examined you?
Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?
¹⁰ Surely He would rebuke you
if you secretly showed partiality.
¹¹ Would God’s majesty not terrify you?
Would His dread not fall on you?
¹² Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash;
your defenses are made of clay.

¹³ Be quiet, and I will speak.
Let whatever comes happen to me.
¹⁴ Why do I put myself at risk
and take my life in my own hands?
¹⁵ Even if He kills me, I will hope in Him.
I will still defend my ways before Him.
¹⁶ Yes, this will result in my deliverance,
for no godless person can appear before Him.