Asserting Innocence and Seeking an Advocate

Job 16:17-22

Yet my hands are free from violence, and my prayer is pure.

"Earth, don't cover my blood; don't let my cry rest [without being answered].

Even now, my witness is in heaven; my advocate is there on high.

With friends like these as intercessors, my eyes pour out tears to God,

that he would arbitrate between a man and God, just as one does for his fellow human being.

For I have but few years left before I leave on the road of no return.