24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: [a]he covereth the faces of the judges thereof: if not, where [b]is he? or who is he?

25 My days have been more swift than a post: they have fled, and have seen no good thing.

26 They are passed as with the most swift ships, and as the Eagle that flieth to the prey.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 9:24 That they cannot see to do justice.
  2. Job 9:24 That can show the contrary?

24 When a land falls into the hands of the wicked,(A)
    he blindfolds its judges.(B)
    If it is not he, then who is it?(C)

25 “My days are swifter than a runner;(D)
    they fly away without a glimpse of joy.(E)
26 They skim past(F) like boats of papyrus,(G)
    like eagles swooping down on their prey.(H)

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