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23 Almighty God is so great that we cannot come near to him.
    He is very powerful.
But he always does what is right and fair.
    He is not cruel to people.
24 So people respect God with fear.
    He does not listen to those who think that they are wise.’

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23 The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power;(A)
    in his justice(B) and great righteousness, he does not oppress.(C)
24 Therefore, people revere him,(D)
    for does he not have regard for all the wise(E) in heart?[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Job 37:24 Or for he does not have regard for any who think they are wise.

23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

24 Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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