“For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.”
Job 31:23 (KJV) |
Job 31:23
From Job 31, in the Book of Job (Old Testament).
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If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate:
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Then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone.
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For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.
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If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
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If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;