Job 31:22-30 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

22. I hope that arm will fallfrom its socket.

23. I could not have been abusive;I was terrified at the thoughtthat God might punish me.

24. I have never trustedthe power of wealth,

25. or taken pride in owningmany possessions.

26-27. I have never openly or secretlyworshipped the sun or moon.

28. Such horrible sinswould have deservedpunishment from God.

29. I have never laughedwhen my enemieswere struck by disaster.

30. Neither have I sinnedby asking Godto send down on themthe curse of death.

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