Job 34:26-36 (New International Version)
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He punishes them for their wickedness1 where everyone can see them,
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because they turned from following him2 and had no regard for any of his ways.3
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They caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he heard the cry of the needy.4
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But if he remains silent,5 who can condemn him?6 If he hides his face,7 who can see him? Yet he is over man and nation alike,8
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to keep a godless9 man from ruling,10 from laying snares for the people.11
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"Suppose a man says to God, 'I am guilty12 but will offend no more.
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Teach me what I cannot see;13 if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.'14
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Should God then reward you on your terms, when you refuse to repent?15 You must decide, not I; so tell me what you know.
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"Men of understanding declare, wise men who hear me say to me,
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'Job speaks without knowledge;16 his words lack insight.'17
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Oh, that Job might be tested to the utmost for answering like a wicked man!18
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