Job 25:6
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how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!”
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But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.
Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
how much more those who dwell in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who can be crushed like a moth!
What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him,
Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—