Job 9:21

I have done no wrong; I give no thought to what becomes of me; I have no desire for life.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.

In Context

20Though I was in the right, he would say that I was in the wrong; I have done no evil; but he says that I am a sinner.

22It is all the same to me; so I say, He puts an end to the sinner and to him who has done no wrong together.

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Cross References

Job 7:15So that a hard death seems better to my soul than my pains.

Job 7:21And why do you not take away my sin, and let my wrongdoing be ended? for now I go down to the dust, and you will be searching for me with care, but I will be gone.

Proverbs 28:26He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

1 Corinthians 4:4For I am not conscious of any wrong in myself; but this does not make me clear, for it is the Lord who is my judge.

Matthew Henry on Job 9:15-22

14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? 15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge. 16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. 17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause. 18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. 19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall… Read the whole commentary →

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