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For destruction from God is a terror to me, And because of His magnificence I cannot endure.
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"If I have made gold my hope, Or said to fine gold, 'You are my confidence';
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If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, And because my hand had gained much;
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If I have observed the sun when it shines, Or the moon moving in brightness,
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So that my heart has been secretly enticed, And my mouth has kissed my hand;
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This also would be an iniquity deserving of judgment, For I would have denied God who is above.
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"If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, Or lifted myself up when evil found him
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(Indeed I have not allowed my mouth to sin By asking for a curse on his soul);
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If the men of my tent have not said, 'Who is there that has not been satisfied with his meat?'
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(But no sojourner had to lodge in the street, For I have opened my doors to the traveler);
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If I have covered my transgressions as Adam, By hiding my iniquity in my bosom,