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15 God may kill me for saying this—in fact, I expect him to. Nevertheless, I am going to argue my case with him.[a] 16 This at least will be in my favor, that I am not godless, to be rejected instantly from his presence. 17 Listen closely to what I am about to say. Hear me out.

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  1. Job 13:15 God may kill me . . . I am going to argue my case with him, or “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. I will argue my case before him.”

15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope(A) in him;(B)
    I will surely[a] defend my ways to his face.(C)
16 Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance,(D)
    for no godless(E) person would dare come before him!(F)
17 Listen carefully to what I say;(G)
    let my words ring in your ears.

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  1. Job 13:15 Or He will surely slay me; I have no hope — / yet I will