Only grant me two things, then I will not hide myself from your face: withdraw your hand far from me, and let not dread of you terrify me. Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you reply to me.

Job politely explains to his friends that their time to pound him has come to an end. He is prepared to speak directly to the LORD, God, the Almighty and bear the consequences. It is an urgent request that he makes, a request not to let his dread of the LORD, God, the Almighty terrify him. He does not ask that the dread would leave him; he recognizes that it is a necessary element in the Fear of the LORD. But he does ask that it not terrify him, i.e., not leave him speechless.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 142

Mid-day: 119:169-176

Evening: Psalm 67

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