Job 13:3, 18-22

¶“But I wish to speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.

“Behold now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated. “Who will argue and contend with me? For then I would be silent and die. ¶“Only [O Lord,] do not do two things to me, And then I will not hide myself from Your face: Withdraw Your hand from me and remove this bodily suffering, And let not the dread of You terrify me. “Then [Lord,] call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and then reply to me.