13 “My eyes have seen all this, my ears have heard and understood it. 2 What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. 3 But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case …

Christ-Centered Trajectory Job longs for a mediator who can lay a hand on both God and man (Job 9:33). In chapter 13 he steps into that gap himself but realizes his limits. The New …

This was the language of Job's melancholy views. If God marks our steps, and narrowly examines our paths, in judgment, both body and soul feel his righteous vengeance.

“My eyes have seen all this,my ears have heard and understood it. What you know, I also know;I am not inferior to you. But I desire to speak to the Almightyand to argue my case with …

13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will. 14 Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? 15 Though he slay me, yet will I …

Although Job was afraid to approach God (verses 13b-14, also verse 21), he would press for litigation, knowing the risk and yet the hope for vindication (as in chapter 14).

Job is so confident of his innocence that he is willing to risk his life by going to judgment with God. * [13:15] Many translations adopt the Ketib reading, “I have no hope.”

David Guzik commentary on Job 13 describes how Job rebukes his friends and shows his confidence in God and his own integrity.

Job, chapter 13 of the King James Version of the Holy Bible - with audio narration

Job Defends Himself - “Behold, my eye has seen all this, My ear has heard and understood it. What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.