KJV ORIGINAL
If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If I sin, then you take notice of it, and you will not declare me innocent of my wrongdoing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying that God watches his every mistake and won't let him off the hook for his sins.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking during his intense suffering, feeling that God is scrutinizing his every action and holding him accountable for any wrongdoing. This comes from the ancient Near Eastern understanding that suffering was often seen as punishment for sin, which Job's friends had been arguing throughout the book.
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