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The Book of Job, Chapter 26, Verse 6

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Dead [things] are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof.
King James Version
Hell [is] naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.
American Standard Version
Sheol is naked before [God], And Abaddon hath no covering.
New English Translation
The underworld is naked before God; the place of destruction lies uncovered.
World English Bible
Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering.
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He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, [and] hangeth the earth upon nothing.
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He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
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He holdeth back the face of his throne, [and] spreadeth his cloud upon it.
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He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
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The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
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He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
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By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
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Lo, these [are] parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
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Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
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[As] God liveth, [who] hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, [who] hath vexed my soul;