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21 If I have raised my hand against the innocent
    because I saw that I had supporters at the gate—[a]
22 Then may my arm fall from the shoulder,
    my forearm be broken at the elbow!
23 For I dread calamity from God,
    and his majesty will overpower me.

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Footnotes

  1. 31:21 Gate: cf. notes on 5:4; Ru 4:1.

21 if I have raised my hand against the fatherless,(A)
    knowing that I had influence in court,(B)
22 then let my arm fall from the shoulder,
    let it be broken off at the joint.(C)
23 For I dreaded destruction from God,(D)
    and for fear of his splendor(E) I could not do such things.(F)

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