1 “My eye has certainly seen all of this!
2 After all, I know it as well as you do.
3 However, I want to speak to the Almighty,
4 But you are smearing me with lies.
5 I wish you would keep silent.
6 Please listen to my argument,
7 “Will you talk wickedly for God
8 Will you favor him
9 Will it go well when he cross-examines you?
10 Will he really defend you
11 Doesn’t his majesty terrify you?
12 “Your recollections are worthless proverbs.
13 Be quiet, because I want to speak.
14 I am biting off more than I can chew
15 If God would kill me, I would have no hope ⌞left⌟.
16 This also will be my salvation
17 “Listen carefully to my words.
18 I have prepared my case.
19 Who can make a case against me?
20 “Please don’t do two things to me
21 Stop oppressing me.
22 Then call, and I’ll answer.
23 How many crimes and sins have I committed?
24 Why do you hide your face ⌞from me⌟ and consider me your enemy?
25 Are you trying to make a fluttering leaf tremble
26 You write down bitter accusations against me.
27 You put my feet in shackles.
28 I am like worn-out wineskins,