Surely mockers surround[a] me,
and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.(A)

Accept my pledge! Put up security for me.(B)
Who else will be my sponsor?[b]
You have closed their minds to understanding,
therefore you will not honor them.

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Footnotes

  1. 17:2 Lit are with
  2. 17:3 Or Who is there that will shake hands with me?

Surely mockers(A) surround me;(B)
    my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

“Give me, O God, the pledge you demand.(C)
    Who else will put up security(D) for me?(E)
You have closed their minds to understanding;(F)
    therefore you will not let them triumph.

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