Behold,He inventspretextsagainstme; He countsme as His enemy.
"For nowYou numbermy steps,You do not observemy sin.
"His angerhas tornme and huntedme down,He has gnashedat me with His teeth;My adversaryglaresat me.
"He has also kindledHis angeragainstme And consideredme as His enemy.
"You have becomecruelto me; With the mightof Your handYou persecuteme.
"Ohthat I hadone to hearme! Behold,hereis my signature;Let the Almightyanswerme! And the indictmentwhich my adversaryhas written,
"For Jobhas said,I am righteous,But Godhas takenawaymy right;
"For He bruisesme with a tempestAnd multipliesmy woundswithoutcause.
I am afraidof allmy pains,I knowthat You will not acquitme.
"I am accounted wicked,Whythenshould I toilin vain?