If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty; If thou wouldest seek unto God - Though God has so severely afflicted thee, and removed thy children by a terrible judgment; yet if thou wilt now humble thyself before him, and implore his mercy, thou shalt be saved. He cut them off in their sins, but he spares thee; and this is a proof that he waits to be gracious to thee.
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Job 8:5
5 If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;