5 If only you would be altogether silent!For you, that would be wisdom.
6 Hear now my argument;listen to the pleas of my lips.
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?
10 He would surely call you to accountif you secretly showed partiality.
11 Would not his splendour terrify you?Would not the dread of him fall on you?