15 “For (A)though I were right, I could not [a]answer;
I would have to (B)implore the mercy of my judge.
16 “If I called and He answered me,
I could not believe that He was listening to my voice.
17 “For He (C)bruises me with a tempest
And multiplies my wounds without cause.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 9:15 Or plead my case

15 Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;(A)
    I could only plead(B) with my Judge(C) for mercy.(D)
16 Even if I summoned him and he responded,
    I do not believe he would give me a hearing.(E)
17 He would crush me(F) with a storm(G)
    and multiply(H) my wounds for no reason.(I)

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