19 If it is a matter of power, (A)behold, He is the strong one!
And if it is a matter of justice, who can summon [a]Him?
20 (B)Though I am righteous, my mouth will (C)condemn me;
Though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty.
21 I am (D)guiltless;
I do not take notice of myself;
I (E)reject my life.

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  1. Job 9:19 As in LXX; Heb me

19 If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty!(A)
    And if it is a matter of justice, who can challenge him[a]?(B)
20 Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me;
    if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.(C)

21 “Although I am blameless,(D)
    I have no concern for myself;(E)
    I despise my own life.(F)

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  1. Job 9:19 See Septuagint; Hebrew me.