Arguments of ash and clay

6Please hear my argument, and listen to the pleadings of my lips.

7Will you speak injustice for God, and deceit for him?

8Will you show partiality for him? Or will you contend for God?

9Will it be good when he examines you? Or will you deceive him as one deceives a man?

10He will surely rebuke you if you secretly show partiality.

11Will not his majesty terrify you, and his dread fall upon you?

12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.