Bible verse
Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
Job 13:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 13.
5 If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
6 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
8 Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
9 Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
10 Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
11 Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
13 Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
KJV
Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye [so] mock him?
ASV
Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?
ERV
Is it good that he should search you out? or as one deceiveth a man, will ye deceive him?
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