20 Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers. 21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with a shout of joy. 22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.”
Job 8:20–22
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