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Job 13 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:1 - Truly, my eye has seen all this, word of it has come to my ear, and I have knowledge of it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:2 - The same things are in my mind as in yours; I am equal to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:3 - But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:4 - But you put a false face on things; all your attempts to put things right are of no value.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:5 - If only you would keep quiet, it would be a sign of wisdom!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:6 - Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:7 - Will you say in God's name what is not right, and put false words into his mouth?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:8 - Will you have respect for God's person in this cause, and put yourselves forward as his supporters?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:9 - Will it be good for you to be searched out by him, or have you the thought that he may be guided into error like a man?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:10 - He will certainly put you right, if you have respect for persons in secret.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:11 - Will not his glory put you in fear, so that your hearts will be overcome before him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:12 - Your wise sayings are only dust, and your strong places are only earth.

Job Is Sure He Will Be Vindicated

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:13 - Keep quiet, and let me say what is in my mind, whatever may come to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:14 - I will take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15 - Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:16 - And that will be my salvation, for an evil-doer would not come before him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:17 - Give ear with care to my words, and keep what I say in your minds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:18 - See now, I have put my cause in order, and I am certain that I will be seen to be right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:19 - Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:20 - Only two things do not do to me, then I will come before your face:

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:21 - Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:22 - Then at the sound of your voice I will give answer; or let me put forward my cause for you to give me an answer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:23 - What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:24 - Why is your face veiled from me, as if I was numbered among your haters?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:25 - Will you be hard on a leaf in flight before the wind? will you make a dry stem go more quickly on its way?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:26 - For you put bitter things on record against me, and send punishment on me for the sins of my early years;

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:27 - And you put chains on my feet, watching all my ways, and making a limit for my steps;

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:28 - Though a man comes to nothing like a bit of dead wood, or like a robe which has become food for the worm.
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The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.

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Pericope taken from the NASB95 and has been graciously provided by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved.

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by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif.
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