Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and {am} a witness, saith the LORD.

Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, {if it be} truth, {and} the thing certain, {that} such abomination is wrought among you;

Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? {my taste: Heb. my palate}

Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: {if I say}, I {am} perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.