Job 9:21
I am innocent — I regard not myself, I despise my life.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
In Context
22It is all one — therefore I say: He destroyeth the innocent and the wicked.
Cross References
Job 7:15So that my soul chooseth strangling, and death rather than these my bones.
Job 7:21And why dost Thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust; and Thou wilt seek me, but I shall not be.
Proverbs 28:26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
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 →