Job 27:4
my lips shall not speak evil words, neither shall my soul meditate unrighteous thoughts.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
In Context
3verily, while my breath is yet in me, and the breath of God which remains to me is in my nostrils,
5Far be it from me that I should justify you till I die; for I will not let go my innocence,
Cross References
Job 6:28But now, having looked upon your countenances, I will not lie.
Job 24:25But if not, who is he that says I speak falsely, and will make my words of no account?
Matthew Henry on Job 27:2-7
Job's Protestation of His Sincerity. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, 2 As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; 3 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; 4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. 5 God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me. 6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so… Read the whole commentary →