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14 I will take my flesh in my teeth,
    and put my life in my hand.[a]
15 See, he will kill me; I have no hope;[b]
    but I will defend my ways to his face.
16 This will be my salvation,
    that the godless shall not come before him.

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  1. Job 13:14 Gk: Heb Why should I take . . . in my hand?
  2. Job 13:15 Or Though he kill me, yet I will trust in him

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