Job 9:27

If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 9:27

BSB
If I were to say, 'I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,'
AKJV
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort myself:
CPDV
If I say: "By no means will I speak this way." I change my face and I am tortured with sorrow.
ERV
If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer:
NHEB
If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad face, and cheer up;'
SMT
If my saying, I will forget my complaint, I will let go my face, and I will be cheerful:

Commentary for Job 9:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 9:27
Summary
Attempted emotional suppression cannot ease suffering
Event
Job tries to suppress complaint
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament