“How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!

If I summoned him, and he answered me, I would not believe that he would be listening to my voice –

He does not allow me to recover my breath, for he fills me with bitterness.

I dread all my sufferings, for I know that you do not hold me blameless.

For he is not a human being like I am, that I might answer him, that we might come together in judgment.

Then would I speak and not fear him, but it is not so with me.

although you know that I am not guilty, and that there is no one who can deliver out of your hand?

Remember that you have made me as with the clay; will you return me to dust?

“But these things you have concealed in your heart; I know that this is with you:

For you will forget your trouble; you will remember it like water that has flowed away.

And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.

“Without a doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

Who will contend with me? If anyone can, I will be silent and die.

For you write down bitter things against me and cause me to inherit the sins of my youth.

“Surely now you count my steps; then you would not mark my sin.

Your sin inspires your mouth; you choose the language of the crafty.

when you turn your rage against God and allow such words to escape from your mouth?

how much less man, who is abominable and corrupt, who drinks in evil like water!

for he stretches out his hand against God, and vaunts himself against the Almighty,