Job 13:9
Job 13:6-12 The Message (MSG)
“Listen now while I make my case, consider my side of things for a change. Or are you going to keep on lying ‘to do God a service’? to make up stories ‘to get him off the hook’? Why do you always take his side? Do you think he needs a lawyer to defend himself? How would you fare if you were in the witness stand? Your lies might convince a jury—but would they convince God? He’d reprimand you on the spot if he detected a bias in your witness. Doesn’t his splendor put you in awe? Aren’t you afraid to speak cheap lies before him? Your wise sayings are knickknack wisdom, good for nothing but gathering dust.
Job 13:9 King James Version (KJV)
Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?
Job 13:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Will it be well when He examines you? Or will you deceive Him as one deceives a man?
Job 13:9 New Century Version (NCV)
You will not do well if he examines you; you cannot fool God as you might fool humans.
Job 13:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?
Job 13:9 New International Version (NIV)
Would it turn out well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?
Job 13:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
Will it be well when He searches you out? Or can you mock Him as one mocks a man?
Job 13:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Will it be well for you when He investigates you [and your tactics against me]? Or will you deceive Him as one deceives a man?