Let the grave be my city, upon the walls of which I have leaped: I will not shrink from it, for I have not denied the holy words of my God.

For You know that I have not committed iniquity, but who is he that can deliver out of Your hands?

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be prepared with a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

Sit down now, and let there not be unrighteousness, and unite again with the just.

For there is no injustice in my tongue; and does not my throat meditate understanding?

If I have sinned, what shall I be able to do, O You that understand the mind of men? why have You made me as Your accuser, and why am I a burden to You?

Truly I know it is so, for how shall a mortal man be righteous before the Lord?

For if he would enter into judgment with Him, [God] would not listen to him, so that he should answer to one of His charges of a thousand.

For who shall be pure from uncleanness? Not even one;

For Job has said, I am righteous: the Lord has removed my judgment.

And He has erred in my judgment: my wound is severe without unrighteousness of mine.

What is this that you think is right? Who are you that you have said, I am righteous before the Lord?