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I am a laughingstock to my friends;
    I, who called upon God and he answered me,
    a just and blameless man, I am a laughingstock.(A)
Those at ease have contempt for misfortune,[a]
    but it is ready for those whose feet are unstable.(B)
The tents of robbers are at peace,
    and those who provoke God are secure,
    who bring their god in their hands.[b](C)

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  1. 12.5 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. 12.6 Or whom God brought forth by his hand; meaning of Heb uncertain

But I am a laughingstock to my neighbor—
I, who call on God, and he answers me—
I, a righteous and complete man, am a laughingstock!
Those who are carefree do not worry about disaster.
They think it is reserved for those whose feet are slipping.
The tents of raiders are undisturbed,
and those who provoke God are secure—
those who carry their god in their hand.[a]

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  1. Job 12:6 Or those whom God brings in his hand