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27 Even over the orphan you would cast the lot,
and you would bargain over your friend.
28 Therefore[a] be prepared, turn to me,
and I surely will not lie to your face.[b]
29 Please turn, let no injustice happen;
indeed,[c] turn, my righteousness is still intact.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Job 6:28 Literally “And now,” or “And so then”
  2. Job 6:28 Hebrew “faces”
  3. Job 6:29 Hebrew “and”
  4. Job 6:29 Literally “still my righteousness is in it”

27 You would even cast lots(A) for the fatherless(B)
    and barter away your friend.

28 “But now be so kind as to look at me.
    Would I lie to your face?(C)
29 Relent, do not be unjust;(D)
    reconsider, for my integrity(E) is at stake.[a](F)

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  1. Job 6:29 Or my righteousness still stands