Job 9:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:20

BSB

Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty.

AKJV

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

CPDV

If I wanted to justify myself, my own mouth will condemn me; if I would reveal my innocence, he would prove me depraved.

ERV

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

NHEB

Though I am righteous, my own mouth shall condemn me. Though I am blameless, it shall prove me perverse.

SMT

If I shall be just, my mouth shall condemn me: I am blameless, and he will declare me perverse.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:20

IfIjustifyH6663VerbmyselfmineownmouthH6310Noun MasculineshallcondemnH7561VerbmeifIsayIamperfectH8535AdjectiveitshallalsoprovemeperverseH6140Verb

Commentary for Job 9:20

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 9:20

Summary

Self-justification inevitably produces self-condemnation

Event

Job realizes vindication impossible

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC