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14 You were watching me to see if I did wrong things.
    Then you would refuse to forgive me.
15 If I am guilty of sin,
    that brings terrible trouble to me.
But if I am righteous,
    I still feel ashamed.
Whatever I do, I have nothing but shame
    and my life is full of trouble.
16 If I try to be brave,
    you chase me like a hungry lion.
    You show your power to hurt me.

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14 If I sinned, you would be watching me(A)
    and would not let my offense go unpunished.(B)
15 If I am guilty(C)—woe to me!(D)
    Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head,(E)
for I am full of shame
    and drowned in[a] my affliction.(F)
16 If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion(G)
    and again display your awesome power against me.(H)

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  1. Job 10:15 Or and aware of