7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf?

Will you speak deceitfully for him?

8 Will you show him partiality?

Will you argue the case for God?

9 Would it turn out well if he examined you?

Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?

7 Will ye speak wickedly for God?

And talk deceitfully for him?

8 Will ye accept his person?

Will ye contend for God?

9 Is it good that he should search you out?

Or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?

7 “Are you defending God with lies?

Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?

8 Will you slant your testimony in his favor?

Will you argue God’s case for him?

9 What will happen when he finds out what you are doing?

Can you fool him as easily as you fool people?

7 Will you speak wickedly for God,

And talk deceitfully for Him?

8 Will you show partiality for Him?

Will you contend for God?

9 Will it be well when He searches you out?

Or can you mock Him as one mocks a man?

7 You should not speak evil in the name of God;

you cannot speak God’s truth by telling lies.

8 You should not unfairly choose his side against mine;

you should not argue the case for God.

9 You will not do well if he examines you;

you cannot fool God as you might fool humans.

7 Will ye speak unrighteously for God,

And talk deceitfully for him?

8 Will ye show partiality to him?

Will ye contend for God?

9 Is it good that he should search you out?

Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?

7 Will ye speak unrighteously for •God? and for him speak deceit? 8 Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for •God? 9 Will it be well if he should search you out? or as one mocketh at a man, will ye mock at him?

7 “Will you talk wickedly for God 

and talk deceitfully on his behalf? 

8 Will you favor him 

⸤as⸥ if you were arguing in court on God’s behalf? 

9 Will it go well when he cross-examines you? 

Will you try to trick him as one mortal tricks another? 

7 Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf

or speak deceitfully for Him?

8 Would you show partiality to Him

or argue the case in His defense?

9 Would it go well if He examined you?

Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?

7 Will you speak falsely for God,

and speak deceitfully for him?

8 Will you show partiality toward him,

will you plead the case for God?

9 Will it be well with you when he searches you out?

Or can you deceive him, as one person deceives another?

7 “Will you speak falsely for God?

And will you speak deceitfully for him?

8 Will you show partiality for him?

Or do you want to plead God’s case?

9 Will it be well, if he examines you?

Or can you deceive him like deceiving a human being?

7 Will you say evil things in order to help God?

Will you tell lies for him?

8 Do you want to be on God’s side?

Will you argue his case for him?

9 Would it turn out well if he looked you over carefully?

Could you fool him as you fool others?

7 “Will you speak what is unjust for God,

And speak what is deceitful for Him?

8 “Will you show partiality for Him?

Will you contend for God?

9 “Will it be well when He examines you?

Or will you deceive Him as one deceives a man?