KJV ORIGINAL
Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You know that I am not wicked; and there is no one who can rescue me from your power.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is declaring to God that God knows Job isn't truly evil, yet no one can save Job from God's overwhelming power over his life.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Job's response to his friend Bildad, as Job wrestles with intense suffering despite his righteousness. In ancient times, people commonly believed that suffering was always punishment for sin, but Job challenges this assumption. He's appealing directly to God's knowledge of his true character while acknowledging God's absolute sovereignty.
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