13 “Keep silent and let me speak;

then let come to me what may.

14 Why do I put myself in jeopardy

and take my life in my hands?

15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;

I will surely defend my ways to his face.

16 Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance,

for no godless person would dare come before him!

17 Listen carefully to what I say;

let my words ring in your ears.

18 Now that I have prepared my case,

I know I will be vindicated.

19 Can anyone bring charges against me?

If so, I will be silent and die.

13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak,

And let come on me what will.

14 Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth,

And put my life in mine hand?

15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:

But I will maintain mine own ways before him.

16 He also shall be my salvation:

For an hypocrite shall not come before him.

17 Hear diligently my speech,

And my declaration with your ears.

18 Behold now, I have ordered my cause;

I know that I shall be justified.

19 Who is he that will plead with me?

For now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.

13 “Be silent now and leave me alone.

Let me speak, and I will face the consequences.

14 Why should I put myself in mortal danger

and take my life in my own hands?

15 God might kill me, but I have no other hope.

I am going to argue my case with him.

16 But this is what will save me—I am not godless.

If I were, I could not stand before him.

17 “Listen closely to what I am about to say.

Hear me out.

18 I have prepared my case;

I will be proved innocent.

19 Who can argue with me over this?

And if you prove me wrong, I will remain silent and die.

13 “Hold your peace with me, and let me speak,

Then let come on me what may!

14 Why do I take my flesh in my teeth,

And put my life in my hands?

15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.

Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him.

16 He also shall be my salvation,

For a hypocrite could not come before Him.

17 Listen carefully to my speech,

And to my declaration with your ears.

18 See now, I have prepared my case,

I know that I shall be vindicated.

19 Who is he who will contend with me?

If now I hold my tongue, I perish.

13 “Be quiet and let me speak.

Let things happen to me as they will.

14 Why should I put myself in danger

and take my life in my own hands?

15 Even if God kills me, I have hope in him;

I will still defend my ways to his face.

16 This is my salvation.

The wicked cannot come before him.

17 Listen carefully to my words;

let your ears hear what I say.

18 See, I have prepared my case,

and I know I will be proved right.

19 No one can accuse me of doing wrong.

If someone can, I will be quiet and die.

13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak;

And let come on me what will.

14 Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth,

And put my life in my hand?

15 Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope:

Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.

16 This also shall be my salvation,

That a godless man shall not come before him.

17 Hear diligently my speech,

And let my declaration be in your ears.

18 Behold now, I have set my cause in order;

I know that I am righteous.

19 Who is he that will contend with me?

For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.

13 Hold your peace from me, and I will speak, and let come on me what will! 14 Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand? 15 Behold, if he slay me, yet would I trust in him; but I will defend mine own ways before him. 16 This also shall be my salvation, that a profane man shall not come before his face. 17 Hear attentively my speech and my declaration with your ears. 18 Behold now, I have ordered the cause; I know that I shall be justified. 19 Who is he that contendeth with me? For if I were silent now, I should expire.

13 Be quiet, because I want to speak. 

Let whatever may happen to me ⸤happen⸥! 

14 I am biting off more than I can chew 

and taking my life in my own hands. 

15 If God would kill me, I would have no hope ⸤left⸥.

Nevertheless, I will defend my behavior to his face. 

16 This also will be my salvation 

because no godless person could face him. 

17 “Listen carefully to my words. 

Hear my declaration. 

18 I have prepared my case. 

I know that I will be declared righteous. 

19 Who can make a case against me? 

If someone could, I’d be silent and die. 

13 Be quiet, and I will speak.

Let whatever comes happen to me.

14 Why do I put myself at risk

and take my life in my own hands?

15 Even if He kills me, I will hope in Him.

I will still defend my ways before Him.

16 Yes, this will result in my deliverance,

for no godless person can appear before Him.

17 Pay close attention to my words;

let my declaration ring in your ears.

18 Now then, I have prepared my case;

I know that I am right.

19 Can anyone indict me?

If so, I will be silent and die.

13 “Let me have silence, and I will speak,

and let come on me what may.

14 I will take my flesh in my teeth,

and put my life in my hand.

15 See, he will kill me; I have no hope;

but I will defend my ways to his face.

16 This will be my salvation,

that the godless shall not come before him.

17 Listen carefully to my words,

and let my declaration be in your ears.

18 I have indeed prepared my case;

I know that I shall be vindicated.

19 Who is there that will contend with me?

For then I would be silent and die.

13 “Let me have silence, and I myself will speak,

and let come over me whatever may.

14 Why should I take my flesh in my teeth

and put my life in my hand?

15 Look, though he kill me, I will hope in him;

however, I will defend my ways before him.

16 Moreover, this is salvation to me,

that the godless would not come before him.

17 “Listen carefully to my words,

and let my exposition be in your ears.

18 Please look, I have prepared my case;

I know that I myself will be vindicated.

19 Who is he who will contend with me?

For then I would be silent, and I would pass away.

13 “So be quiet and let me speak.

Then I won’t care what happens to me.

14 Why do I put myself in danger?

Why do I take my life in my hands?

15 Even if God kills me, I’ll still put my hope in him.

I’ll argue my case in front of him.

16 No matter how things turn out,

I’m sure I’ll still be saved.

After all, no ungodly person

would dare to come into his court.

17 Listen carefully to what I’m saying.

Pay close attention to my words.

18 I’ve prepared my case.

And I know I’ll be proved right.

19 Can others bring charges against me?

If they can, I’ll keep quiet and die.

13 “Be silent before me so that I may speak;

Then let come on me what may.

14 “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth

And put my life in my hands?

15 “Though He slay me,

I will hope in Him.

Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.

16 “This also will be my salvation,

For a godless man may not come before His presence.

17 “Listen carefully to my speech,

And let my declaration fill your ears.

18 “Behold now, I have prepared my case;

I know that I will be vindicated.

19 “Who will contend with me?

For then I would be silent and die.