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Job 17:2

New International Reader's Version

People who make fun of me are all around me. I’m forced to watch as they attack me with their words.

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Your useless talk won’t keep us quiet. Someone has to correct you when you make fun of truth.

“My friends laugh at me all the time, even though I called out to God and he answered. My friends laugh at me, even though I’m honest and right.

Would it turn out well if he looked you over carefully? Could you fool him as you might fool human beings?

My go-between is my friend as I pour out my tears to God.

“God has made an example of me. People spit in my face.

Put up with me while I speak. After I’ve spoken, you can make fun of me!

You have seen those things yourselves. So why do you continue your useless talk?

Things will always go well for them. Their children will be given the land.

Whoever rests in the shadow of the Most High God will be kept safe by the Mighty One.