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10 You were tired from doing these things,
    but you never ·gave up [L said, “It is hopeless”].
You found ·new strength [L the life of your hand],
    so you did not ·quit [faint; grow weary].

11 “Whom ·were you so afraid of [L did you fear or dread]
    that you lied to me?
You have not remembered me
    or even ·thought about me [L set/taken it to heart].
·I [or Is It because I…?] have been quiet for a long time.
    Is that why you are not afraid of me?
12 I will tell about your ‘·goodness [righteousness]’ and ·what you do [your works],
    and those things will ·do you no good [not profit/help you].

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10 You wearied(A) yourself by such going about,
    but you would not say, ‘It is hopeless.’(B)
You found renewal of your strength,(C)
    and so you did not faint.

11 “Whom have you so dreaded and feared(D)
    that you have not been true to me,
and have neither remembered(E) me
    nor taken this to heart?(F)
Is it not because I have long been silent(G)
    that you do not fear me?
12 I will expose your righteousness and your works,(H)
    and they will not benefit you.

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