Then I would still have comfort; though in anguish, I would leap for joy; let Him not spare; for I have not hidden the Words of the Holy One.

although You know that I am not wicked, and there is no one who can rescue out of Your hand?

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

Turn back, let there be no injustice! Yea, turn back; my righteousness still stands!

Is there injustice on my tongue? Cannot my taste discern calamity?

Have I sinned? What have I done to You, O Watcher of men? Why have You set me as Your target, so that I am a burden to myself?

Truly I know it is so; but how can a man be just before the Mighty God?

If one wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.

Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? No one!

For Job has said, I am righteous, but the Mighty God has taken away my justice;

should I lie concerning my right? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.

Do you think this is just? Do you say, I am more righteous than the Mighty God?