Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case before God.
But who will grant that God would speak, and open His lips against you,
Though he slay me, I will not wait, but I will maintain my own ways before Him.
Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and answer You me.
Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold my mark. Let the Almighty answer me, and my Accuser write an indictment.
Shall a reprover contend with the Almighty? He who reproves God, let him answer it.
Truly, I would seek to God, and to God I would put my plea,
If he will argue with Him, he cannot answer Him one of a thousand.
Bring near your cause, says Jehovah; bring out your strong reasons, says the King of Jacob.
Mountains, hear Jehovah's case, and the constant foundations of the earth. For Jehovah has a quarrel with His people, and He will plead His case with Israel.