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13 Eloah does not hold back his anger.
    Even Rahab’s[a] helpers bow humbly in front of him.

14 “How can I possibly answer Eloah?
    How can I find the right words to speak with him?
15 Even if I were right, I could not answer him.
    I would have to plead for mercy from my judge.

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  1. Job 9:13 Rahab is the name of a demonic creature who opposes God.

13 God does not restrain his anger;(A)
    even the cohorts of Rahab(B) cowered at his feet.

14 “How then can I dispute with him?
    How can I find words to argue with him?(C)
15 Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;(D)
    I could only plead(E) with my Judge(F) for mercy.(G)

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13 If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.

14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?

15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

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