Job 6:28

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Other Explanation“Now then, be good enough to look at me; and I will not lie to your face!

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 11:3 : 3 Should people remain silent at your idle talk, and should no one rebuke you when you mock?
  • Job 13:4 : 4 But you, however, are inventors of lies; all of you are worthless physicians!
  • Job 27:4 : 4 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.
  • Job 33:3 : 3 My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.
  • Job 36:4 : 4 For in truth, my words are not false; it is one complete in knowledge who is with you.

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