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Job 31:19-29 Good News Bible (GNB)

19. When I found someone in need,too poor to buy clothes,

20. I would give him clothing made of woolthat had come from my own flock of sheep.Then he would praise me with all his heart.

21. If I have ever cheated an orphan,knowing I could win in court,

22. then may my arms be broken;may they be torn from my shoulders.

23. Because I fear God's punishment,I could never do such a thing.

24. I have never trusted in riches

25. or taken pride in my wealth.

26. I have never worshipped the sun in its brightnessor the moon in all its beauty.

27. I have not been led astray to honour themby kissing my hand in reverence to them.

28. Such a sin should be punished by death;it denies Almighty God.

29. I have never been glad when my enemies suffered,or pleased when they met with disaster;

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