Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!
Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.
Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience,
(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.
…that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
And the LORD said to Job: