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What does Job 13:17 mean?

"Hear diligently my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears."

— Job 13:17 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

14

Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in my hand?

15

Behold, he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.

16

This also shall be my salvation, that a godless man shall not come before him.

17

Hear diligently my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears.

18

See now, I have set my cause in order. I know that I am righteous.

19

Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.

20

“Only don’t do two things to me; then I will not hide myself from your face:

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