“The lack of clarity in the text could be explained in the following way. Job says, "If you want to treat me as the friends say, as if you wanted to show my wickedness, I will hide from your face." But if I am right, then "withdraw your hand far from me, and do not let your dread terrify me!" Every sinner hides from Go…”
Didymus the Blind, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 13:20-21
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20Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
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18Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified.
19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
— Job 13:20 —
21Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.
22Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.