If I am a man of integrity, I have no way of knowing it. I hate my life!
A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity: He was decent, he feared God, and he stayed away from evil.
You know I’m not guilty, but there is no one to rescue me from your hands.
I am a laughingstock to my neighbors. I am one who calls on God and expects an answer. A man of integrity, a man who is righteous, has become a laughingstock.
I have prepared my case. I know that I will be declared righteous.
⌞You said,⌟ ‘I’m pure—without any rebellious acts ⌞against God⌟. I’m clean; I have no sin.
that God would ⌞finally⌟ be willing to crush me, that he would reach out to cut me off.
Why don’t you forgive my disobedience and take away my sin? Soon I’ll lie down in the dust. Then you will search for me, but I’ll be gone!”
Even if I were right, I could not answer ⌞him⌟. I would have to plead for mercy from my judge.
Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool. Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.
I have a clear conscience, but that doesn’t mean I have God’s approval. It is the Lord who cross-examines me.
Whenever our conscience condemns us, we will be reassured that God is greater than our conscience and knows everything.