26 They slip by like (A)reed boats,
Like an (B)eagle that swoops on [a]its prey.
27 Though I say, ‘I will forget (C)my complaint,
I will [b]put my face in order and be cheerful,’
28 I am (D)afraid of all my pains,
I know that (E)You will not acquit me.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 9:26 Lit food
  2. Job 9:27 I.e., improve the look

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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