Job 9:20

Tree of Life Version

Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me. If I were guiltless, it will declare me perverse.

Cross References

Job 34:35

‘Job speaks without knowledge, and his words lack understanding.’

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

1 Timothy 6:5

and constant friction between people corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.

Luke 16:15

But He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before the people, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable in God’s sight.”

Luke 10:29

But wanting to vindicate himself, he said to Yeshua, “Then who is my neighbor?”

Isaiah 6:5

Then I said: “Oy to me! For I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I am dwelling among a people of unclean lips. For my eyes have seen the King, Adonai-Tzva’ot!”

Proverbs 17:20

A perverse heart finds nothing good a devious tongue falls into trouble.

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.

Psalm 143:2

Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for in Your eyes no one living is righteous.

Psalm 130:3

If You, Adonai, kept a record of iniquities— my Lord, who could stand?

Job 35:16

So Job opens his mouth with nonsense, without knowledge he multiplies words.”

Job 9:2

“Truly I know it is so, but how can one be righteous before God?

Job 4:17

‘Can a mortal be righteous before God; or a man pure before his Creator?

Job 1:1

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. Now that man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.

Job 9:15

Even if I were right, I would not answer; I would implore the mercy of my Judge.

Job 9:29

If I am condemned— why should I struggle in vain?

Job 9:28

I still dread all my pains, for I know You will not find me innocent.

Job 10:15

If I am guilty, woe to me! Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and conscious of my affliction.

Job 14:17

my transgression will be sealed in a bundle and cover over my iniquity.