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19 The caravans of Tema look for these streams. The traveling merchants of Sheba hope for them. 20 They are ashamed because they had been confident of finding water. When they arrive there, they are disappointed. 21 So this is what you have now become to me. When you see something dreadful, you are afraid. 22 Have I ever said, “Give me something” or “Pay a bribe for me from your wealth” 23 or “Deliver me from the enemy’s hand” or “Redeem me from the hand of the ruthless”? 24 Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand what I did wrong. 25 How painful honest words can be! But what does your rebuke prove? 26 Do you think that you can disprove my words or that a despairing man’s words are mere wind? 27 No doubt you would cast lots for a fatherless child and negotiate a price to sell your friend. 28 But now, please look at me; I will not lie to your face. 29 Reconsider; don’t be unjust. Reconsider; my righteousness is still the issue. 30 Is there injustice on my tongue or can my palate not taste disaster? Job 6:19-30, Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers.
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