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Will you argue the case for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Will you slant your testimony in his favor? Will you argue God’s case for him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Will you show partiality toward him? Will you plead the case for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Will you show partiality for Him [and be unjust to me so that you may gain favor with Him]? Will you contend <i>and</i> plead for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would you show partiality to him or argue the case in his defense?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would you show partiality to Him or argue the case in His defense? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and not telling the whole truth when you argue his case? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Will ye respect his person? will ye contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Will you favor him [as] if you were arguing in court on God's behalf?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Are you trying to defend him? Are you going to argue his case in court? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Will ye accept his person? will ye contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Do you accept His face, if you strive for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> His face do ye accept, if for God ye strive?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Will ye accept his face? will ye contend for God?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Do you accept his person, and do you endeavour to judge for God? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Have you taken his place, and do you struggle to give judgment in favor of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Is it for him that you show partiality? Do you make accusations on behalf of God? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Will you show partiality toward him, will you plead the case for God?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Will you respect his person? Will you contend with him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Do you accept his person, or do you judge with God?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Will ye show Him favour? Will ye contend for God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Or will ye draw back? nay do, ye yourselves be judges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/13-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=1963" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/13.htm">Job Reproves His Friends</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him? <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: hă·p̄ā·nāw (Art:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">Would you show Him partiality</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: tiś·śā·’ūn (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: Pn) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: tə·rî·ḇūn (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: Pn) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">argue</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: lā·’êl (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">in His defense?</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-11.htm">Romans 2:11</a></span><br />For God does not show favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-9.htm">James 2:9</a></span><br />But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Galatians 2:6</a></span><br />But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a></span><br />Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></span><br />And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23</a></span><br />These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/2-9.htm">Malachi 2:9</a></span><br />“So I in turn have made you despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not kept My ways, but have shown partiality in matters of the law.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16</a></span><br />They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Luke 20:21</a></span><br />“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a></span><br />Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a></span><br />And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></span><br />You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-3.htm">Isaiah 11:3-4</a></span><br />And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, / but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Will you accept his person? will you contend for God?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-21.htm">Job 32:21</a></b></br> Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a></b></br> <i>How much less to him</i> that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all <i>are</i> the work of his hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2,3</a></b></br> Thou shalt not follow a multitude to <i>do</i> evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest <i>judgment</i>: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/2-10.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/job/13-3.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/job/13-3.htm">Case</a> <a href="/job/12-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/10-2.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/job/13-4.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/11-19.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/job/6-11.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/job/13-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/job/9-19.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/job/12-5.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/job/11-6.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/9-14.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-25.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/13-10.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/job/13-15.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/job/13-18.htm">Case</a> <a href="/job/13-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/13-19.htm">Contend</a> <a href="/job/13-15.htm">Face</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/job/13-22.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/job/15-8.htm">God's</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Partiality</a> <a href="/job/13-19.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/job/13-10.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/13-19.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Supporters</a> <a href="/job/19-3.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Job 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/13-1.htm">Job reproves his friends for partiality</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/13-14.htm">He professes his confidence in God; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/13-19.htm">and entreats to know his own sins, and God's purpose in afflicting him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Would you show Him partiality</b><br>This phrase challenges the idea of showing favoritism towards God, which is a central theme in the book of Job. Job accuses his friends of being biased in their defense of God, suggesting they are not being truthful or just. Biblically, partiality is condemned (<a href="/james/2.htm">James 2:1-9</a>), as God Himself is impartial (<a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a>). The cultural context of the time valued loyalty to deities, but Job insists on truth over blind allegiance. This reflects the broader biblical principle that God desires honesty and integrity over mere lip service (<a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a>).<p><b>or argue in His defense?</b><br>Job questions the need to defend God, implying that God is capable of defending Himself. This reflects the biblical understanding of God's sovereignty and omnipotence (<a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a>). Historically, ancient Near Eastern cultures often depicted gods as needing human defense, but the God of Israel is portrayed as self-sufficient. This phrase also connects to the idea that human wisdom is limited compared to divine wisdom (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a>). Job's challenge to his friends suggests that true faith involves wrestling with difficult questions rather than offering simplistic defenses. This anticipates the New Testament portrayal of Jesus, who often challenged religious leaders to think deeply about their faith (Matthew 23).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, enduring immense suffering and questioning the justice of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up arguing with him, insisting that his suffering must be due to some sin he has committed.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whose justice and ways are being questioned and defended throughout the Book of Job.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavenly_court.htm">The Heavenly Court</a></b><br>The setting at the beginning of the Book of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The region where Job lived, often associated with the ancient Near East.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/impartiality_in_judgment.htm">Impartiality in Judgment</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's impartial nature. We must avoid favoritism in our judgments and interactions, ensuring that our defense of God or others is rooted in truth and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/defending_god_with_integrity.htm">Defending God with Integrity</a></b><br>When defending our faith or God's character, we must do so with integrity, avoiding the temptation to twist facts or show partiality to suit our arguments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_justice.htm">Understanding God's Justice</a></b><br>Job's struggle with understanding God's justice reminds us that God's ways are higher than ours. We must trust in His perfect justice, even when circumstances are difficult to comprehend.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches us that suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin. We should be cautious in attributing blame and instead seek to support and understand those who suffer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_uncertainty.htm">Faith in Uncertainty</a></b><br>Job's account encourages us to maintain our faith and integrity, even when we do not understand our circumstances. Trusting in God's character is crucial during times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_job_31_curses_compare_to_nt_mercy.htm">How do Job's self-imposed curses in Job 31 compare with New Testament passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_eugenics.htm">What is the Bible's stance on eugenics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_reason_with_god_if_exodus_33_20.htm">In Job 13:3, how can Job claim he wants to reason directly with God if Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_15_34-35_align_with_god's_mercy.htm">In Job 15:34-35, how can the harsh depiction of divine judgment be squared with other biblical passages emphasizing God's mercy (e.g., Psalm 103:8)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Will ye accept his person?</span> <span class="cmt_word">will ye contend for God?</span> Job intends to accuse his opponents of leaning unduly to God's side, and being prepared to justify him in the teeth of reason and justice. This is like the conduct of a judge who should allow his decision to be biassed by favour towards one or the other party in a suit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/13-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Would you show Him partiality</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲפָנָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(hă·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">argue</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּרִיבֽוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·rî·ḇūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His defense?</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/13-8.htm">Job 13:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/13-8.htm">OT Poetry: Job 13:8 Will you show partiality to him? 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