Holy Scripture
Job 4:19
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“In truth, to be faultless is not easy for human beings. Faultlessness is beyond human possibilities. The order of the angels is itself subject to such weakness. This is what Eliphaz says, "Even in his servants God puts no trust." It is evident that God "puts no trust" in the righteous—like you, who have trusted yourse…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
19But as for them that dwell in houses of clay, Of whom we also are formed of the same clay, He smites them like a moth.
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17What, shall a mortal be pure before the Lord? Or a man be blameless in regard to his works?
18Whereas he trusts not in his servants, And perceives perverseness in his angels.
— Job 4:19 —
20And from morning to evening they no longer exist: They have perished, because they cannot help themselves.
21For he blows upon them, and they are withered: They have perished for lack of wisdom.