³ But I desire to speak to the Almighty^(A)
    and to argue my case with God.^(B)

¹⁸ Now that I have prepared my case,^(A)
    I know I will be vindicated.^(B)

²¹ on behalf of a man he pleads^(A) with God
    as one pleads for a friend.

³⁵ (“Oh, that I had someone to hear me!^(A)
    I sign now my defense—let the Almighty answer me;
    let my accuser^(B) put his indictment in writing.