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15 Though I am innocent, I cannot answer him;
    I must appeal for mercy to my accuser.[a]
16 If I summoned him and he answered me,
    I do not believe that he would listen to my voice.
17 For he crushes me with a tempest,
    and multiplies my wounds without cause;

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  1. Job 9:15 Or for my right

15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.

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15 Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;(A)
    I could only plead(B) with my Judge(C) for mercy.(D)
16 Even if I summoned him and he responded,
    I do not believe he would give me a hearing.(E)
17 He would crush me(F) with a storm(G)
    and multiply(H) my wounds for no reason.(I)

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