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Job 13:9
Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
Job 13:9 · Berean Standard Bible
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?
Is it good that he should search you out? Or as one deceives a man, will you deceive him?
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 Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
8 Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
9 Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?
10 Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
11 Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
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