Job 16:17

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Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.

If you have any iniquity, throw it far away. Don't let evil live in your residence.

"The wicked person writhes in pain throughout his life, a number of years has been reserved for the ruthless.

"Look! I know your thoughts, your plans are going to harm me.

Your wickedness is great, isn't it? There's no limit to your iniquity, is there?

I'll retain my righteousness and not compromise it; my conscience won't rebuke me at any time.

because I delivered the poor who were crying for help, along with orphans who had no one to help them.

LORD, my God, if I have done this thing, if there is injustice on my hands,

All this came upon us, yet we did not forsake you, and we have not dealt falsely with your covenant;

If you seek God, if you ask the Almighty for mercy,

Were I to cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not listen to me.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative.