1. “My eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it.
2. What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.
3. But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God.
4. You, however, smear me with lies; you are worthless physicians, all of you!
5. If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
6. Hear now my argument; listen to the pleas of my lips.
7. Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him?