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The Book of Job, Chapter 34, Verse 30

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When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only:
King James Version
That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared.
American Standard Version
That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people.
New English Translation
so that the godless man should not rule, and not lay snares for the people.
World English Bible
that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people.
31
Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne [chastisement], I will not offend [any more]:
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[That which] I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
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[Should it be] according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.
34
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
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Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.
36
My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men.
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For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.
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Elihu spake moreover, and said,
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Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?
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For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?