Job 27:6

Translations

Modern

I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

Traditional

My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.

Literal

My righteousness I hold fast, and I will not let go; my heart shall not reproach me in my days.

Latin

Justificationem meam, quam cœpi tenere, non deseram: neque enim reprehendit me cor meum in omni vita mea.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will cling to my righteousness and never let go. As long as I live, my conscience will not accuse me.

Notes

Job 27:5–6

Job found it wrong and offensive to admit that his friends were correct. It was a terrible act to condemn an innocent man like him (Exodus 23:7; Proverbs 6:16–19; 17:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Job’s Innocence

Events

Job's Trial

Related verses

Job 2:3
Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
Acts 24:16
In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
1 John 3:20–21
Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.
Psalm 18:20–23
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

Glossary

Book of Job

Topics

Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Conscience: we should Have the Approval of Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning

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