Holy Scripture
Job 17:8
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“I cannot say, in fact, that I receive mercy, which is the only privilege common to those who suffer. On the contrary, I am a laughingstock for the senseless; the righteous are frightened because of me. How can the faithful continue on his way?… "Let the faithful remain on his own way," Job says, "and let him who is pu…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
8Wonder has seized true men upon this; And let the just rise up against the transgressor.
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6But thou hast made me a byword among the nations, And I am become a scorn to them.
7For my eyes are dimmed through pain; I have been grievously beset by all.
— Job 17:8 —
9But let the faithful hold on his own way, And let him that is pure of hands take courage.
10Howbeit, do ye all strengthen yourselves and come now, For I do not find truth in you.