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Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
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So that they cause the cry of the poor to come to him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.
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When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:
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That the hypocrite may not reign, lest the people should be ensnared.
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Surely it is meet to be said to God, I have borne [chastisement], I will not offend [any more]:
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[That which] I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
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[Should it be] according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou shalt refuse, or whether thou shalt choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
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Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken to me.
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Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.
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My desire [is that] Job may be tried to the end, because of [his] answers for wicked men.
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For he addeth rebellion to his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.