Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy;
He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment.
Oh that one would hear me! Behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.
Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.
He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
For now thou numberest my steps: dost thou not watch over my sin?
For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.
If I be wicked, why then labor I in vain?