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14 I am biting off more than I can chew
and taking my life in my own hands.
15 If God would kill me, I would have no hope ⌞left⌟.[a]
Nevertheless, I will defend my behavior to his face.
16 This also will be my salvation
because no godless person could face him.

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  1. 13:15 Or “If God would kill me, I would still have 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