18 See now, I have prepared
my case,
I know that I shall be
avindicated.
19 aWho
is he
who will contend with me?
If now I hold my tongue, I perish.
Job’s Despondent Prayer
20 “Only
a two
things do not do to me,
Then I will not hide myself from You:
21 aWithdraw Your hand far from me,
And let not the dread of You make me afraid.
22 Then call, and I will
aanswer;
Or let me speak, then You respond to me.
23 How many
are my iniquities and sins?
Make me know my transgression and my sin.
24 aWhy do You hide Your face,
And
bregard me as Your enemy?
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