28 “But now be so kind as to look at me.

Would I lie to your face?

29 Relent, do not be unjust;

reconsider, for my integrity is at stake.

30 Is there any wickedness on my lips?

Can my mouth not discern malice?

28 Now therefore be content, look upon me;

For it is evident unto you if I lie.

29 Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity;

Yea, return again, my righteousness is in it.

30 Is there iniquity in my tongue?

Cannot my taste discern perverse things?

28 Look at me!

Would I lie to your face?

29 Stop assuming my guilt,

for I have done no wrong.

30 Do you think I am lying?

Don’t I know the difference between right and wrong?

28 Now therefore, be pleased to look at me;

For I would never lie to your face.

29 Yield now, let there be no injustice!

Yes, concede, my righteousness still stands!

30 Is there injustice on my tongue?

Cannot my taste discern the unsavory?

28 “But now please look at me.

I would not lie to your face.

29 Change your mind; do not be unfair;

think again, because my innocence is being questioned.

30 What I am saying is not wicked;

I can tell the difference between right and wrong.

28 Now therefore be pleased to look upon me;

For surely I shall not lie to your face.

29 Return, I pray you, let there be no injustice;

Yea, return again, my cause is righteous.

30 Is there injustice on my tongue?

Cannot my taste discern mischievous things?

28 Now therefore if ye will, look upon me; and it shall be to your face if I lie. 29 Return, I pray you, let there be no wrong; yea, return again, my righteousness shall be in it. 30 Is there wrong in my tongue? cannot my taste discern mischievous things?

28 “But now, if you’re willing, look at me. 

I won’t lie to your face. 

29 Please change your mind. 

Don’t permit any injustice. 

Change your mind because I am still right about this! 

30 Is there injustice on my tongue, 

or is my mouth unable to tell the difference between right and wrong? 

28 But now, please look at me;

would I lie to your face?

29 Reconsider; don’t be unjust.

Reconsider; my righteousness is still the issue.

30 Is there injustice on my tongue

or can my palate not taste disaster?

28 “But now, be pleased to look at me;

for I will not lie to your face.

29 Turn, I pray, let no wrong be done.

Turn now, my vindication is at stake.

30 Is there any wrong on my tongue?

Cannot my taste discern calamity?

28 “Therefore be prepared, turn to me,

and I surely will not lie to your face.

29 Please turn, let no injustice happen;

indeed, turn, my righteousness is still intact.

30 Is there injustice on my tongue?

Or can my palate not discern calamity?

28 “But now please look at me.

Would I tell you a lie right here in front of you?

29 Stop what you are saying. Don’t be so unfair.

Think it over again.

You are trying to take my honesty away from me.

30 Has my mouth spoken anything that is evil?

Do my lips say things that are hateful?”

28 “Now please look at me,

And see if I lie to your face.

29 “Desist now, let there be no injustice;

Even desist, my righteousness is yet in it.

30 “Is there injustice on my tongue?

Cannot my palate discern calamities?