20 My friends scoff at me
as I weep before God.
21 I wish that someone might arbitrate
between a man and God(A)
just as a man pleads for his friend.
22 For only a few years will pass
before I go the way of no return.

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20 My intercessor(A) is my friend[a](B)
    as my eyes pour out(C) tears(D) to God;
21 on behalf of a man he pleads(E) with God
    as one pleads for a friend.

22 “Only a few years will pass
    before I take the path of no return.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 16:20 Or My friends treat me with scorn