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21 I never threatened an orphan,
    even when I knew I had support in court.[a]
22 If I ever did that, may my arm be pulled from its socket
    and fall from my shoulder!
23 But I didn’t do any of these bad things.
    I fear God’s punishment too much.
    His majesty scares me.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Job 31:21 Or “I never shook my fist at an orphan who was at the gate asking for help.”
  2. Job 31:23 His majesty … me Or “I could not stand before his majesty.”

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