17 My spirit is broken.
My days are extinguished.
A graveyard(A) awaits me.
Surely mockers surround[a] me
and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.(B)

Make arrangements! Put up security for me.[b](C)
Who else will be my sponsor?[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Job 17:2 Lit are with
  2. Job 17:3 Lit me with You
  3. Job 17:3 Lit Who is there that will strike himself into my hand

17 My spirit(A) is broken,
    my days are cut short,(B)
    the grave awaits me.(C)
Surely mockers(D) surround me;(E)
    my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

“Give me, O God, the pledge you demand.(F)
    Who else will put up security(G) for me?(H)

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