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Job 31:28-40 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

28. this would also be a crime deserving punishment,for I would have denied God above.

29. Have I rejoiced over my enemy’s distress,or become excited when trouble came his way?

30. I have not allowed my mouth to sinby asking for his life with a curse.

31. Haven’t the members of my household said,“Who is there who has not had enough to eat at Job’s table? ”

32. No stranger had to spend the night on the street,for I opened my door to the traveler.

33. Have I covered my transgressions as others do by hiding my guilt in my heart,

34. because I greatly feared the crowds,and the contempt of the clans terrified me,so I grew silent and would not go outside?

35. If only I had someone to hear my case! Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me.Let my Opponent compose His indictment.

36. I would surely carry it on my shoulderand wear it like a crown.

37. I would give Him an account of all my steps;I would approach Him like a prince.

38. If my land cries out against meand its furrows join in weeping,

39. if I have consumed its produce without paymentor shown contempt for its tenants,

40. then let thorns grow instead of wheatand stinkweed instead of barley.The words of Job are concluded.

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