2 For what power hath a mortal? or what strength hath a child of earth? (1CL) 3 For it is written; There was no form before mine eyes; only I heard a breath and a voice. (1CL) 4 What then? Shall a mortal be clean in the sight of the Lord; or shall a man be unblamable for his works? seeing that He is distrustful against His servants and noteth some perversity against His angels. (1CL)
1 Clement 39:2–4
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Job 15:14–16
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Job 4:16–18
16 It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice: 17 ‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God, or a man more pure than his Maker? 18 If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels wi…
Job 21:21–23
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Job 7:16–18
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Odes of Solomon 26:9–11
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