Holy Scripture

Job 13:15

A church father on this verse
“These words mean, "Even if he kills me, I will support myself with my hope and faith in him." O admirable man, who, being destined to be killed, praises his killer and looks at him. Indeed Job knew that if he had taken away his life, the same one who is the Lord of Abraham, would have given it back to him. He believed…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 13:15

Source: Septuagint

Original

15Though the Mighty One should lay hand upon me, forasmuch as he has begun, Verily I will speak, and plead before him.

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In context

13Be silent, that I may speak, and cease from mine anger,

14While I may take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand.

— Job 13:15 —

16And this shall turn to me for salvation; For fraud shall have no entrance before him.

17Hear, hear ye my words, For I will declare in your hearing.

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