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Job 35:2

1 And Elihu went on to say:

“Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’

3 For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’

4 I will reply to you and to your friends as well.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’
KJV
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God’s?
WEB
“Do you think this to be your right, or do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God’s,’
ASV
Thinkest thou this to be [thy] right, [Or] sayest thou, My righteousness is more than God`s,
DARBY
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?
BLB
“This do you reckon to be justice? You say, ‘I am righteous above God.’
ÅB
Holder du det for rett, du som har sagt: Jeg er rettferdigere enn Gud,
OTB
“Anser du dette for å være rettferdig?
Du hevder: ‘Min rettferdighet overgår Guds.’
B1930
Holder du det for rett, du som har sagt: Jeg er rettferdigere enn Gud,

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