4 You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’ 5 My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. 6 Therefore I retract my words, and I repent in dust and ashes.”
Job 42:4–6
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Job 40:3–5
3 Then Job answered the LORD: 4 “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. 5 I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.”
Job 33:7–9
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2 Esdras 11:37–39
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Job 11:4–6
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2 Baruch 48:20–22
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2 Esdras 14:18–20
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Job 13:21–23
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Job 36:1–3
1 And Elihu continued: 2 “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. 3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
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