Job 9:21

Though I were innocent, I would not care for myself; I would despise my life.

Noyes Bible

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 were upright, yet must my own mouth condemn me; Though I were innocent, He would prove me perverse.

22It is all one; therefore I will affirm, He destroyeth the righteous and the wicked alike.

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Cross References

Job 7:15So that my soul chooseth strangling, Yea, death, rather than these my bones.

Job 7:21And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, And take away mine iniquity? ((7:22)) For soon shall I sleep in the dust; And, though thou seek me diligently, I shall not be.

Proverbs 28:26He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.

1 Corinthians 4:4for though I am conscious to myself of nothing wrong, yet not by this am I cleared of blame; 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 →

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