Job 9:21

I am blameless, but I do not care any more about myself; 1 I despise my own life. 1

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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 am in the right, my own mouth would condemn me; 1 and though I am blameless, my words would prove me to be guilty. 1

22It makes no difference, which is why I say 1 that he destroys blameless people and wicked people together. 1

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Cross References

Job 7:15so that I would choose strangling 1 and death rather than preserving these bones of mine. 1

Job 7:21Why do you not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? 1 For now will I lie down in the dust; 1 you will seek me carefully, but I will not exist.”

Proverbs 28:26One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, 1 but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger. 1

1 Corinthians 4:4I am not aware of any charge being made against me, but that does not mean I am innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.

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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