So these three men ceased to answer Iyov, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.
Although you know that I am not wicked, there is no one who can deliver out of your hand.
Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.
See now, I have set my cause in order. I know that I am righteous.
For your iniquity teaches your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.
Isn't your wickedness great? Neither is there any end to your iniquities.
There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.
*Surely you have spoken in my hearing, I have heard the voice of your words, saying,
'I am clean, without disobedience. I am innocent, neither is there iniquity in me.
Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?
Please return. Let there be no injustice. Yes, return again. My cause is righteous.