Job 13:1-14

Look, my eyes have seen all this; my ears  have heard and understood it. Everything you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.  Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.  You use lies like plaster; you are all worthless healers.  If only you would shut up and let that be your wisdom! Hear now my argument, and listen to my defense.  Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for him? Would you show partiality  to him or argue the case in his defense? Would it go well if he examined you? Could you deceive him as you would deceive a man?  Surely he would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality. Would God’s majesty not terrify you?  Would his dread not fall on you? Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash;  your defenses are made of clay. Be quiet,  and I will speak. Let whatever comes happen to me. I will put   myself at risk  and take my life in my own hands.