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15 Though I am innocent, I cannot answer him;
    I must appeal for mercy to my accuser.[a]
16 If I summoned him and he answered me,
    I would not believe that he was listening to my voice.
17 For he crushes me with a tempest,
    and multiplies my wounds without cause;

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  1. Job 9:15 Or for my right

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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