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Job Is a Rebel to God[a]

31 “Suppose someone were to say to God,
    ‘I was wrong, but I will not offend anymore;
32 instruct me how to avoid sin
    so that I will not do it again.’
33 In your opinion, should God then punish such a person
    because he rejected his laws?
For it is up to you to decide, not me;
    therefore, please enlighten us.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:31 Exacerbated by his torment, Job has forgotten mercy and, in the view of Elihu, he speaks like a sinner who is entrenched in his rebellion.