Job 10:2

I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.

In Context

1My soul is tired of life; I will let my sad thoughts go free in words; my soul will make a bitter outcry.

3What profit is it to you to be cruel, to give up the work of your hands, looking kindly on the design of evil-doers?

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Cross References

Job 8:5If you will make search for God with care, and put your request before the Ruler of all;

Job 13:23What is the number of my evil-doings and my sins? give me knowledge of them.

Job 33:13Why do you put forward your cause against him, saying, He gives no answer to any of my words?

Psalms 6:1To the chief music-maker on corded instruments, on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David.

Psalms 27:7O Lord, let the voice of my cry come to your ears: have mercy on me, and give me an answer.

Psalms 109:21But, O Lord God, give me your help, because of your name; take me out of danger, because your mercy is good.

Matthew Henry on Job 10:2-8

Job's Reply to Bildad. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; show me wherefore thou contendest with me. 3 Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked? 4 Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth? 5 Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days, 6 That thou… Read the whole commentary →

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