Job 31:34-36
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
34 Because I feared the great multitude
and the scorn of the clans terrified me—
then I should have remained silent, and not come out of doors!
35 [a]Oh, that I had one to hear my case:
here is my signature:[b] let the Almighty answer me!
Let my accuser write out his indictment!(A)
36 Surely, I should wear it on my shoulder[c]
or put it on me like a diadem;
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