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Job 21:4
As for me, is my outcry against man? is it then to be wondered at if my spirit is troubled?
Job 21:4 · Bible in Basic English
Job 21:4 in other translations
As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled?
Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient?
As for me, is my complaint to man? Why shouldn’t I be impatient?
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In context
1 Then Job made answer and said,
2 Give attention with care to my words; and let this be your comfort.
3 Let me say what is in my mind, and after that, go on making sport of me.
4 As for me, is my outcry against man? is it then to be wondered at if my spirit is troubled?
5 Take note of me and be full of wonder, put your hand on your mouth.
6 At the very thought of it my flesh is shaking with fear.
7 Why is life given to the evil-doers? why do they become old and strong in power?
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