Job 10:15 net — If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my afflic…

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"If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my affliction."

— Job 10:15, NET Bible

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Job 10 — Context

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You gave me life and favor, and your intervention watched over my spirit.

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“But these things you have concealed in your heart; I know that this is with you:

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If I sinned, then you would watch me and you would not acquit me of my iniquity.

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If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my affliction.

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If I lift myself up, you hunt me as a fierce lion, and again you display your power against me.

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You bring new witnesses against me, and increase your anger against me; relief troops come against me.

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An Appeal for Relief“Why then did you bring me out from the womb? I should have died and no eye would have seen me!

Job 10:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 10:15 say?
Job 10:15 in the NET Bible reads: “If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my affliction.”
Where is Job 10:15 in the Bible?
Job 10:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 10, verse 15.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 10:15.
What translation should I read Job 10:15 in?
Job 10:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 10:15?
Job 10:15 reads (NET): “If I am guilty, woe to me, and if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head; I am full of shame, and satiated with my affliction.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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