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

27 If [a]I say, I will forget my complaint, I will cease from my wrath, and comfort me,

28 Then I am afraid of all my sorrows, knowing that thou wilt not judge me innocent.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 9:27 I think not to fall into these afflictions, but my sorrows bring me to these manifold infirmities, and my conscience condemneth me.

26 They skim past(A) like boats of papyrus,(B)
    like eagles swooping down on their prey.(C)
27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,(D)
    I will change my expression, and smile,’
28 I still dread(E) all my sufferings,
    for I know you will not hold me innocent.(F)

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