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For even when I remember, I am alarmed, and pains seize my flesh.

Therefore am I troubled at him; and when I was reproved, I thought of him. Therefore let me take good heed before him: I will consider, and be afraid of him.

but keeping fast to my righteousness I will by no means let it go: for I am not conscious to myself of having done any thing amiss.

But now I am their music, and they have me for a by-word.

And he has pleaded against me as he will: I am overwhelmed with pains.

I am become a brother of monsters, and a companion of ostriches.

(for I am weighed in a just balance, and the Lord knows my innocence:)

for I am full of words, for the spirit of my belly destroys me.

But thou hast said in mine ears, (I have heard the voice of thy words;)because thou sayest, I am pure, not having sinned;

I am blameless, for I have not transgressed.

For how sayest thou, I am righteous, yet he has not hearkened to me? for he that is above mortals is eternal.

For Job has said, I am righteous: the Lord has removed my judgment.

What is this that thou thinkest to be according to right? who art thou that thou hast said, I am righteous before the Lord?

Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.

I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears.

Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.

Thou has proved mine heart; thou hast visited me by night; thou hast tried me as with fire, and unrighteousness has not been found in me: I am purposed that my mouth shall not speak amiss.

But I am a worm, and not a man; a reproach of men, and scorn of the people.

I am poured out like water, and all my bones are loosened: my heart in the midst of my belly is become like melting wax.

Look upon me, and have mercy upon me; for I am an only child and poor.