13 “But this is what you concealed in your heart,
    and I know that this was in your mind:(A)
14 If I sinned, you would be watching me(B)
    and would not let my offense go unpunished.(C)
15 If I am guilty(D)—woe to me!(E)
    Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head,(F)
for I am full of shame
    and drowned in[a] my affliction.(G)
16 If I hold my head high, you stalk me like a lion(H)
    and again display your awesome power against me.(I)
17 You bring new witnesses against me(J)
    and increase your anger toward me;(K)
    your forces come against me wave upon wave.(L)

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  1. Job 10:15 Or and aware of

No hiding place

13 These things you hid in your heart;
    I know this is the case with you.
14 If I sin and you observe me,
    you won’t consider me innocent of wrongdoing.
15 If I were guilty, doom to me;
    I’m innocent, but can’t lift my head,
    full of shame and facing my misery.
16 I could boast like a lion, and you would hunt me;
    you would do awesome things to me again.
17 You continue to send your witnesses against me
    and increase your anger toward me,
        a swift army against me.[a]

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  1. Job 10:17 Heb uncertain