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But you gloss over falsehoods,
    you are worthless physicians, every one of you!
Oh, that you would be altogether silent;
    that for you would be wisdom!
Hear now my argument
    and listen to the accusations from my lips.
Is it for God that you speak falsehood?
    Is it for him that you utter deceit?
Is it for him that you show partiality?
    Do you make accusations on behalf of God?
Will it be well when he shall search you out?
    Can you deceive him as you do a mere human being?
10 He will openly rebuke you
    if in secret you show partiality.
11 Surely his majesty will frighten you
    and dread of him fall upon you.

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You, however, smear me with lies;(A)
    you are worthless physicians,(B) all of you!(C)
If only you would be altogether silent!(D)
    For you, that would be wisdom.(E)
Hear now my argument;
    listen to the pleas of my lips.(F)
Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf?
    Will you speak deceitfully for him?(G)
Will you show him partiality?(H)
    Will you argue the case for God?
Would it turn out well if he examined you?(I)
    Could you deceive him as you might deceive a mortal?(J)
10 He would surely call you to account
    if you secretly showed partiality.(K)
11 Would not his splendor(L) terrify you?
    Would not the dread of him fall on you?(M)

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