Job 9:21

Conservative English Version

I am not guilty, but I no longer care what happens to me.

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

You know I am innocent, but who can defend me against you?

I have always lived right, and God answered my prayers; now friends make fun of me.

I have prepared my case well, and I am certain to win.

that you are innocent, guilty of nothing.

and do away with me.

Why do you refuse to forgive? Soon you won't find me, because I'll be dead.

Even though I am innocent, I can only beg for mercy.

Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right.

I don't know of anything against me, but that doesn't prove that I am right. The Lord is my judge.

But even if we don't feel at ease, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.