"But I would speakto the Almighty,And I desireto arguewith God.
"But wouldthat Godmight speak,And openHis lipsagainstyou,
"ThoughHe slayme, I will hopein Him. NeverthelessI will arguemy waysbeforeHim.
"Then call,and I will answer;Orlet me speak,then replyto me.
"Ohthat I hadone to hearme! Behold,hereis my signature;Let the Almightyanswerme! And the indictmentwhich my adversaryhas written,
"Will the faultfindercontendwith the Almighty?Let him who reprovesGodanswerit."
"But as for me, I would seekGod,And I would placemy causebeforeGod;
"Ifone wishedto disputewith Him, He could not answerHim oncein a thousand[times].
"Presentyour case,"the LORDsays."Bringforwardyour strong[arguments]," The Kingof Jacobsays.
"Listen,you mountains,to the indictmentof the LORD,And you enduringfoundationsof the earth,Becausethe LORDhas a caseagainstHis people;Even with IsraelHe will dispute.
