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I am begging the king because I could not bear to see these terrible things happen to my people. I could not bear to see my family killed."

when some Sabeans attacked us and took your animals! They killed the other servants. I am the only one who escaped to come and tell you the news!"

That messenger was still speaking when another one came in and said, "A bolt of lightning struck your sheep and servants and burned them up. I am the only one who escaped to come and tell you the news!"

That messenger was still speaking when another one came in and said, "The Chaldeans sent out three raiding parties that attacked us and took the camels! They killed the other servants. I am the only one who escaped to come and tell you the news!"

A strong wind suddenly came in from across the desert and blew the house down. It fell on your sons and daughters, and they are all dead. I am the only one who escaped to come and tell you the news!"

I cannot calm down or relax. I am too upset to rest!"

I am not strong like a rock. My body is not made from bronze.

Now, look me in the face, and see that I am telling the truth!

You need to start over and stop being so unfair! Think again, because I am innocent.

I am not lying. I know right from wrong.

Those who see me now will never see me again. You watch me for a while, but then I am gone.

Am I one of your enemies? Is that why you put a guard over me?

I am innocent, but I cannot give him an answer. All I can do is beg my Judge for mercy.

I am innocent, but anything I say makes me seem guilty. I am innocent, but if I speak, my mouth proves me wrong.

I am innocent, but I don't know what to think. I hate my own life.

"I hate my own life, so I will complain freely. I am very bitter, so now I will speak.

I will say to God, ‘Don't just say I am guilty! Tell me what you have against me.

You know I am innocent, but no one can save me from your power!

If I sin, I am guilty and should be cursed. But even when I am innocent, I cannot lift up my head. I am so ashamed because of all the troubles I have.

You bring witness after witness to prove that I am wrong. Again and again you show your anger as you send army after army against me.