16 A figure stood there,
but I could not recognize its appearance;
a form loomed before my eyes.
I heard a whispering voice:
17 “Can a mortal be righteous before God?
Can a man be more pure than his Maker?” (A)
18 If God puts no trust in his servants
and he charges his angels with foolishness,[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:18 Or error; Hb obscure

16 It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?

18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:

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16 It stopped,
    but I could not tell what it was.
A form stood before my eyes,
    and I heard a hushed voice:(A)
17 ‘Can a mortal be more righteous than God?(B)
    Can even a strong man be more pure than his Maker?(C)
18 If God places no trust in his servants,(D)
    if he charges his angels with error,(E)

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