if I have said to corruption, ‘You are my father,’
and to the worm, ‘My mother,’ and ‘My sister,’
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 17:14 in context
Job 17:11–16
11
My days are past.
My plans are broken off,
as are the thoughts of my heart.
12
They change the night into day,
saying ‘The light is near’ in the presence of darkness.
14
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if I have said to corruption, ‘You are my father,’
and to the worm, ‘My mother,’ and ‘My sister,’
15
where then is my hope?
As for my hope, who will see it?
16
Shall it go down with me to the gates of Sheol,
or descend together into the dust?”
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