Job 13:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶This will prove to be my salvation,
for the godless will not dare to come before him.

I Am Certain That I Will Be Vindicated^[a]

¹⁷“Therefore, listen carefully to my words
and give my defense a careful hearing.
¹⁸I have prepared my case carefully,
and I am certain that I will be vindicated.

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Footnotes

Job 13:17 Before beginning his legal case against God, Job asks for a decrease in his distress and more freedom for his defense.

Job 13:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶Indeed, this will turn out for my deliverance,^(A)
    for no godless^(B) person would dare come before him!^(C)
¹⁷Listen carefully to what I say;^(D)
    let my words ring in your ears.
¹⁸Now that I have prepared my case,^(E)
    I know I will be vindicated.^(F)