Job 9:21
Although I should be simple, even this my soul shall be ignorant of, and I shall be weary of my life.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
In Context
22One thing there is that I have spoken, both the innocent and the wicked he consumeth.
Cross References
Job 7:15So that my soul rather chooseth hanging, and my bones death.
Job 7:21Why dost thou not remove my sin, and why dost thou not take away my iniquity? Behold now I shall sleep in the dust: and if thou seek me in the morning, I shall not be.
Proverbs 28:26He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
1 Corinthians 4:4For I am not conscious to myself of any thing, yet am I not hereby justified; but he that judgeth me, is the Lord.
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 →