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Job 17:10

The Pulpit Commentary on Job 17:10

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

But as for you all, do ye return, and come now. A challenge to his detractors. Return, all of you, to your old work of detraction, if you so please. I care not. Your accusations no longer vex me. For I cannot find one wise man among you.

If I could the case would be different. But, as you have all shown yourselves wholly devoid of wisdom (comp. ), what you say has no real importance.

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