Job · Job 39
She deals harshly with her young ones, as if they were not hers. Though her labour is in vain, she is without fear,
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The verses immediately either side, within Job 39.
Before
15and forgets that the foot may crush them, or that the wild animal may trample them.
Job 39:16
She deals harshly with her young ones, as if they were not hers. Though her labour is in vain, she is without fear,
After
17because God has deprived her of wisdom, neither has he imparted to her understanding.
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