17 1 Job sayeth that he consumeth away, and yet doth patiently abide it. 10 He exhorteth his friends to repentance, 13 showing that he looketh out for death.

My breath is corrupt: my days are cut off, and the grave is ready for me.

There are none but [a]mockers with me, and mine eye continueth in [b]their bitterness.

[c]Lay down now, and put me in surety for thee: who is he, that [d]will touch mine hand?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 17:2 Instead of comfort, being now at death’s door, he had but them that mocked at him, and discouraged him.
  2. Job 17:2 I see still that they seek but to vex me.
  3. Job 17:3 He reasoneth with God as a man beside himself, to the intent that his cause might be brought to light.
  4. Job 17:3 And answers for thee?

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