Job 13:1  "Yes, I've seen all this with my own eyes, heard and understood it with my very own ears.

Job 13:2  Everything you know, I know, so I'm not taking a back seat to any of you.

Job 13:3  I'm taking my case straight to God Almighty; I've had it with you--I'm going directly to God.

Job 13:4  You graffiti my life with lies. You're a bunch of pompous quacks!

Job 13:5  I wish you'd shut your mouths-- silence is your only claim to wisdom.

Job 13:6  "Listen now while I make my case, consider my side of things for a change.

Job 13:7  Or are you going to keep on lying 'to do God a service'? to make up stories 'to get him off the hook'?

Job 13:8  Why do you always take his side? Do you think he needs a lawyer to defend himself?

Job 13:9  How would you fare if you were in the dock? Your lies might convince a jury--but would they convince God?

Job 13:10  He'd reprimand you on the spot if he detected a bias in your witness.

Job 13:11  Doesn't his splendor put you in awe? Aren't you afraid to speak cheap lies before him?

Job 13:12  Your wise sayings are knickknack wisdom, good for nothing but gathering dust.

Job 13:13  "So hold your tongue while I have my say, then I'll take whatever I have coming to me.

Job 13:14  Why do I go out on a limb like this and take my life in my hands?

Job 13:15  Because even if he killed me, I'd keep on hoping. I'd defend my innocence to the very end.

Job 13:16  Just wait, this is going to work out for the best--my salvation! If I were guilt-stricken do you think I'd be doing this-- laying myself on the line before God?

Job 13:17  You'd better pay attention to what I'm telling you, listen carefully with both ears.

Job 13:18  Now that I've laid out my defense, I'm sure that I'll be acquitted.

Job 13:19  Can anyone prove charges against me? I've said my piece. I rest my case.

Job 13:20  "Please, God, I have two requests; grant them so I'll know I count with you:

Job 13:21  First, lay off the afflictions; the terror is too much for me.

Job 13:22  Second, address me directly so I can answer you, or let me speak and then you answer me.

Job 13:23  How many sins have been charged against me? Show me the list--how bad is it?

Job 13:24  Why do you stay hidden and silent? Why treat me like I'm your enemy?

Job 13:25  Why kick me around like an old tin can? Why beat a dead horse?

Job 13:26  You compile a long list of mean things about me, even hold me accountable for the sins of my youth.

Job 13:27  You hobble me so I can't move about. You watch every move I make, and brand me as a dangerous character.

Job 13:28  "Like something rotten, human life fast decomposes, like a moth-eaten shirt or a mildewed blouse.