14 I will put[a] myself at risk[b]
and take my life in my own hands.
15 Even if he kills me, I will hope in him.[c]
I will still defend(A) my ways before him.
16 Yes, this will result in my deliverance,
for no godless person(B) can appear before him.

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Footnotes

  1. 13:14 LXX; MT reads Why do I put
  2. 13:14 Lit I take my flesh in my teeth
  3. 13:15 Some Hb mss read I will be without hope

14 Why do I put myself in jeopardy
    and take my life in my hands?(A)
15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope(B) in him;(C)
    I will surely[a] defend my ways to his face.(D)
16 Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance,(E)
    for no godless(F) person would dare come before him!(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 13:15 Or He will surely slay me; I have no hope — / yet I will