4 I would state my case before himand present all the arguments in my favour.
5 I want to know what he would sayand how he would answer me.
6 Would God use all his strength against me?No, he would listen as I spoke.
7 I am honest; I could reason with God;he would declare me innocent once and for all.
8 I have searched in the east, but God is not there;I have not found him when I searched in the west.
9 God has been at work in the north and the south,but still I have not seen him.
10 Yet God knows every step I take;if he tests me, he will find me pure.