Bible verse
Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
Job 13:14 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 13.
10 Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
11 Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
12 Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
13 Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
14 Why do I put myself at risk and take my life in my own hands?
15 Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
16 Moreover, this will be my salvation, for no godless man can appear before Him.
17 Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.
18 Behold, now that I have prepared my case, I know that I will be vindicated.
KJV
Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
ASV
Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand?
ERV
Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand?
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