Job 9:28

What does Job 9:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 9:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I go in fear of all my pains; I am certain that I will not be free from sin in your eyes.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I have been afraid of all my griefs, I have known that Thou dost not acquit me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I feared all my works, knowing that thou didst not spare the offender.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I am afraid of all my sorrows; I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

Context

v.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer;

v.28This passage

v.29I shall be condemned; Why then do I labor in vain?

Cross references

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

  • Job 14:16

    But now thou numberest my steps: Dost thou not watch over my sin?

  • Job 7:21

    And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust; And thou wilt seek me diligently, but I shall not be.

  • Job 9:20

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

  • Exodus 20:7

    Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

  • Job 10:14

    If I sin, then thou markest me, And thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.

  • Job 9:2

    Of a truth I know that it is so: But how can man be just with God?

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