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19 “The caravans of Tema looked [for water], The caravans of Sheba waited for them [in vain]. 20 “They were put to shame and disappointed because they had trusted [that they would find water]; They came there and were ashamed. 21 “Indeed, you have now become like a dried-up stream, You see a terror [believing me to be a victim of the wrath of God] and are afraid [to be compassionate]. 22 “Did I ever say, ‘Give me something,’ Or, ‘Pay a bribe for me from your wealth,’ 23 Or, ‘Rescue me from the adversary’s hand,’ Or, ‘Redeem me from the hand of the tyrants’? 24 “Teach me, and I will be silent; And show me how I have erred. 25 “How painful are words of honesty. But what does your argument prove? 26 “Do you intend to reprove my words [with a convincing argument], When the words of one in despair belong to the wind [and go ignored]? 27 “You would cast lots (gamble) over the fatherless And bargain away your friend. 28 “Now please look at me, And see if I lie to your face [for you know that I would not]. 29 “Turn away [from your suspicion], let there be no injustice; Turn away, my righteousness and vindication is still in it. 30 “Is there injustice or malice on my tongue? Can my palate not discern what is destructive? Job 6:19-30, Amplified Bible. Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation.
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