If anyone wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him once in a thousand.
I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; tell me why You contend with me.’
“Will the one who contends with Shaddai correct him? Let him who accuses God answer!”
whenever our heart condemns us. For God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.
If we say we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.
But who in the world are you, O man, who talks back to God? Will what is formed say to the one who formed it, “Why did you make me like this?”
Adonai, do not withhold Your compassions from me. Let Your mercy and Your truth always protect me.
Moreover by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
Why do you contend against Him that He does not answer all His words.
Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me. If I were guiltless, it will declare me perverse.
How then can I answer Him or choose my words with Him?
Who will contend with me? If so, I will be silent and die.
I spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”
For He does not consider a man further that he should go before God in judgment.