New American Bible, Revised Edition

Job 9:26-30 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

26. They shoot by like skiffs of reed,like an eagle swooping upon its prey.

27. If I say: I will forget my complaining,I will lay aside my sadness and be of good cheer,

28. Then I am in dread of all my pains;I know that you will not hold me innocent.

29. It is I who will be accounted guilty;why then should I strive in vain?

30. If I should wash myself with soapand cleanse my hands with lye,