Job 27:7

Nay rather, but let mine enemies be as the overthrow of the ungodly, 1 And they that rise up against me, as the destruction of transgressors. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Let mine enemy be as the wicked, and he that riseth up against me as the unrighteous.

In Context

6But keeping fast to my righteousness I will by no means let it go: 1 For I am not conscious to myself of having done anything amiss. 1

8For what is the hope of the ungodly, that he holds to it? 1 Will he indeed trust in the Lord and be saved? 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:26And now, my lord, as the Lord lives, and thy soul lives, as the Lord has kept thee from coming against innocent blood, and from executing vengeance for thyself, now therefore let thine enemies, and those that seek evil against my lord, become as Nabal.

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 →

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