Job 13:12-19
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 13
12Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes, Your defenses are defenses of clay. 13'Be silent before me so that I may speak; Then let come upon me what may. 14Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? 15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him. 16This also will be my salvation, For a godless person cannot come before His presence. 17Listen carefully to my speech, And let my declaration fill your ears. 18Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated. 19Who could contend with me? For then I would be silent and die.King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 13
12Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash; your defenses are made of clay. 13Be quiet, and I will speak. Let whatever comes happen to me. 14I will put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands. 15Even if he kills me, I will hope in him. I will still defend my ways before him. 16Yes, this will result in my deliverance, for no godless person can appear before him. 17Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears. 18Now then, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.New Living Translation
13'Be silent now and leave me alone. Let me speak, and I will face the consequences.
14Why should I put myself in mortal danger and take my life in my own hands?
15God might kill me, but I have no other hope. I am going to argue my case with him.
16But this is what will save me — I am not godless. If I were, I could not stand before him.
English Standard Version
Chapter 13
12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13"Let me have silence, and I will speak, and let come on me what may. 14Why should I take my flesh in my teeth and put my life in my hand? 15 Though he slay me, I will hope in him; yet I will argue my ways to his face. 16This will be my salvation, that the godless shall not come before him. 17 Keep listening to my words, and let my declaration be in your ears. 18Behold, I have prepared my case; I know that I shall be in the right. 19 Who is there who will contend with me? For then I would be silent and die.New International Version
Chapter 13
12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay. 13"Keep silent and let me speak; then let come to me what may. 14Why do I put myself in jeopardy and take my life in my hands? 15Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. 16Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance, for no godless person would dare come before him! 17Listen carefully to what I say; let my words ring in your ears. 18Now that I have prepared my case, I know I will be vindicated.New King James Version
