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12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips;
    I have treasured in[a] my bosom the words of his mouth.
13 But he stands alone and who can dissuade him?
    What he desires, that he does.
14 For he will complete what he appoints for me;
    and many such things are in his mind.

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  1. Job 23:12 Gk Vg: Heb from

12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips;(A)
    I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.(B)

13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him?(C)
    He does whatever he pleases.(D)
14 He carries out his decree against me,
    and many such plans he still has in store.(E)

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12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

14 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.

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