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14 If he were to decide to do so,
    that is, to take back to himself[a] his spirit and breath of life,[b]
15 every living thing would die all at once,[c]
    and mankind would return to dust.”

God’s Rule is Just

16 If you have[d] understanding, listen to this!
    Pay attention to what I have to say:

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  1. Job 34:14 The Heb. lacks to himself
  2. Job 34:14 The Heb. lacks of life
  3. Job 34:15 Lit. die together
  4. Job 34:16 The Heb. lacks you have

14 If it were his intention
    and he withdrew his spirit[a](A) and breath,(B)
15 all humanity would perish(C) together
    and mankind would return to the dust.(D)

16 “If you have understanding,(E) hear this;
    listen to what I say.(F)

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  1. Job 34:14 Or Spirit