Job 22:5

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Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?

Call to mind now: Who, being innocent, ever perished? And where were upright people ever destroyed?

if iniquity is in your hand -- put it far away, and do not let evil reside in your tents.

Your sin inspires your mouth; you choose the language of the crafty.

"Yes, I know what you are thinking, the schemes by which you would wrong me.

With Job's three friends he was also angry, because they could not find an answer, and so declared Job guilty.

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.

If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.