4 having first shown that you fabricate lies and cultivate perverse teachings.
5 And I wish that you would remain silent, so that you would be counted among the wise.
6 Therefore, listen to my correction, and pay attention to the judgment of my lips.
7 Does God require your lie, so that you would speak deceitfully for him?
8 Have you taken his place, and do you struggle to give judgment in favor of God?
9 Or, will it please him, from whom nothing can be concealed? Or, will he be deceived, like a man, by your deceitfulness?
10 He will accuse you because in secret you have preempted his presence.