Job 13:16-22 New Living Translation (NLT)

16. But this is what will save me—I am not godless.If I were, I could not stand before him.

17. “Listen closely to what I am about to say.Hear me out.

18. I have prepared my case;I will be proved innocent.

19. Who can argue with me over this?And if you prove me wrong, I will remain silent and die.

20. “O God, grant me these two things,and then I will be able to face you.

21. Remove your heavy hand from me,and don’t terrify me with your awesome presence.

22. Now summon me, and I will answer!Or let me speak to you, and you reply.

Job 13