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Job 13:9
Will it be good for you to be searched out by him, or have you the thought that he may be guided into error like a man?
Job 13:9 · Bible in Basic English
Job 13:9 in other translations
Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?
Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?
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In context
6 Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.
7 Will you say in God's name what is not right, and put false words into his mouth?
8 Will you have respect for God's person in this cause, and put yourselves forward as his supporters?
9 Will it be good for you to be searched out by him, or have you the thought that he may be guided into error like a man?
10 He will certainly put you right, if you have respect for persons in secret.
11 Will not his glory put you in fear, so that your hearts will be overcome before him?
12 Your wise sayings are only dust, and your strong places are only earth.
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