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14 Why do I bite my flesh with my teeth?
Why do I take my life in my hands?
15 Even if he slays me, I will wait for him with hope.[a]
No matter what, I will defend my ways to his face.
16 Even this may turn out for my salvation,
for no godless person would dare to face him.

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  1. Job 13:15 Hebrew variant if he slays me, 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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  1. Job 13:15 Or He will surely slay me; I have no hope — / yet I will