Devine Scripture

Job 9:20

Job chapter 9 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.

Context

v.19Ifwe speakof strength, lo, he ismighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?

v.20This passage

v.21I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 3:2

    For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

  • Luke 16:15

    And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

  • Job 1:1

    There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.

  • Job 35:16

    Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vanity; He multiplieth words without knowledge.

  • Psalms 143:2

    And enter not into judgment with thy servant; For in thy sight no man living is righteous.

  • Luke 10:29

    But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor?