You say, ‘My teaching is morally correct,’ and, ‘As you can see, I’m innocent.’
You know I’m not guilty, but there is no one to rescue me from your hands.
I only wish God would speak and open his mouth ⌞to talk⌟ to you.
“If only an unclean person could become clean! It’s not possible.
“Do you think this is right when you say, ‘My case is more just than God’s,’
Then I would still have comfort. I would be happy despite my endless pain, because I have not rejected the words of the Holy One.
If I sin, what can I ⌞possibly⌟ do to you since you insist on spying on people? Why do you make me your target? I’ve become a burden even to myself.
After all, I have taught you well. Do not abandon my teachings.
But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.