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30 But still, he punishes rulers
    who abuse their people.[a]

31 Job, you should tell God
that you are guilty
    and promise to do better.
32 Then ask him to point out
what you did wrong,
    so you won't do it again.

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Footnotes

  1. 34.30 people: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text of verses 29,30.

30 That the hypocrite should not reign,
Lest the people be ensnared.

31 “For has anyone said to God,
‘I have borne chastening;
I will offend no more;
32 Teach me what I do not see;
If I have done iniquity, I will do no more’?

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30     to keep the godless(A) from ruling,(B)
    from laying snares for the people.(C)

31 “Suppose someone says to God,
    ‘I am guilty(D) but will offend no more.
32 Teach me what I cannot see;(E)
    if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’(F)

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30 that a godless man should not reign,
    that he should not ensnare the people.

31 “For has anyone said to God,
    ‘I have borne punishment; I will not offend any more;
32 (A)teach me what I do not see;
    if I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’?

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