⁵ I would see what his answers would be, and have knowledge of what he would say to me.

² I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.

²² Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer.

²³ What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.

² I see that you are able to do every thing, and to give effect to all your designs.

³ Who is this who makes dark the purpose of God by words without knowledge? For I have been talking without knowledge about wonders not to be searched out.

⁴ Give ear to me, and I will say what is in my mind; I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

⁵ Word of you had come to my ears, but now my eye has seen you.

⁶ For this cause I give witness that what I said is false, and in sorrow I take my seat in the dust.

³ But it is a small thing to me that I am judged by you or by man's judging; I am not even a judge of myself.

⁴ For I am not conscious of any wrong in myself; but this does not make me clear, for it is the Lord who is my judge.