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26 They are passed away as the [a]swift ships;
As the eagle that swoopeth on the prey.
27 If I say, I will forget my complaint,
I will put off my sad countenance, and [b]be of good cheer;
28 I am afraid of all my sorrows,
I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 9:26 Hebrew ships of reed.
  2. Job 9:27 Hebrew brighten up.

26 They skim past(A) like boats of papyrus,(B)
    like eagles swooping down on their prey.(C)
27 If I say, ‘I will forget my complaint,(D)
    I will change my expression, and smile,’
28 I still dread(E) all my sufferings,
    for I know you will not hold me innocent.(F)

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