Job 13:17-19

New Catholic Bible

I Am Certain That I Will Be Vindicated^[a]

¹⁷“Therefore, listen carefully to my words
    and give my defense a careful hearing.
¹⁸I have prepared my case carefully,
    and I am certain that I will be vindicated.
¹⁹If anyone can make a valid case against me,
    then I will be silent and die.

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Footnotes

Job 13:17 Before beginning his legal case against God, Job asks for a decrease in his distress and more freedom for his defense.

Job 13:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Listen carefully to what I say;^(A)
    let my words ring in your ears.
¹⁸Now that I have prepared my case,^(B)
    I know I will be vindicated.^(C)
¹⁹Can anyone bring charges against me?^(D)
    If so, I will be silent^(E) and die.^(F)