If thou canst answer me; rather, if thou canst' answer thou me (see the Revised Version). Set thy words in order before me, stand up (comp. Job 23:4).
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Job 33:5
Job 33:5
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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