Job 13:14-22

14 Why do I put myself at risk[a] and take my life in my own hands?
15 Even if He kills me, I will hope in Him.[b] I will still defend my ways before Him.[c]
16 Yes, this will result in my deliverance, for no godless person can appear before Him.
17 Pay close attention to my words; let my declaration [ring] in your ears.
18 Now then, I have prepared [my] case; I know that I am right.
19 Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
20 Only grant [these] two things to me, [God], so that I will not have to hide from Your presence:
21 remove Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me.
22 Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You can respond to me.[d]

Footnotes 4

  • [a]. Lit I take my flesh in my teeth
  • [b]. Other Hb mss read I will be without hope
  • [c]. Jb 5:8; 23:3-7
  • [d]. Jb 9:16; 14:15; Jr 33:3
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