Job 9:21

Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 9:21

BSB

Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life.

AKJV

Though I were perfect, yet would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.

CPDV

And if I now became simple, my soul would be ignorant even of this, and my life would weary me.

ERV

I am perfect; I regard not myself; I despise my life.

NHEB

I am blameless. I do not regard myself. I despise my life.

SMT

I am blameless, I shall not know my soul: I shall despise my life.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 9:21

ThoughIwereperfectH8535AdjectiveyetwouldInotknowH3045VerbmysoulH5315Noun FeminineIwoulddespiseH3988mylifeH2416

Commentary for Job 9:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Job 9:21

Summary

Perfection fails to provide self-knowledge or worth

Event

Job despises his existence

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC