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16 It stood still, but I could not discern the appearance thereof;
A form was before mine eyes:
[a]There was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,
17 Shall mortal man [b]be more just than God?
Shall a man [c]be more pure than his Maker?
18 Behold, he putteth no trust in his servants;
And his angels he chargeth with folly:

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  1. Job 4:16 Or, I heard a still voice
  2. Job 4:17 Or, be just before God
  3. Job 4:17 Or, be pure before his Maker

16 It stopped,
    but I could not tell what it was.
A form stood before my eyes,
    and I heard a hushed voice:(A)
17 ‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God?(B)
    Can even a strong man be more pure than his Maker?(C)
18 If God places no trust in his servants,(D)
    if he charges his angels with error,(E)

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