Job continues to speak to his three friends.

## my Redeemer ##

a person who will rescue Job by proving Job's innocence, restoring his honor, and giving him justice

## at last ##

This refers to the time when the argument about Job's guilt is finally resolved.

## he will stand ##

This refers to the Redeemer standing as a witness or advocate for Job. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## on the earth ##

"on the dust" or "on the ground"

## after my skin...is destroyed ##

AT: "after my skin...is gone." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## in my flesh ##

"in my body" or "with my body alive"

## on my side ##

"as my advocate" or "helping me"

## not as a stranger ##

The Redeemer will act like a friend and will no longer act like a stranger.

## My kidneys fail within me ##

People thought of the kidneys as the source of emotions. As Job looks forward to the day when his redeemer will rescue him, he is overwhelmed by emotion. AT: "I am overwhelmed with emotion as I look forward to that time." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])