19Teach us what we shall say to him;we cannot draw up our case because of darkness.
What would we (but Elihu is referring to Job, of course) be able to say to God in a court case? Our understanding of God’s ways is shrouded in darkness; therefore, we would never be able to draw up a case against him.
19 Teach us what we shall say to him; we cannot draw up our case because of darkness.