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Job 27:2 cpdv — As God lives, who has taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who has led my soul to bitterness,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"As God lives, who has taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who has led my soul to bitterness, "

— Job 27:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Job 27 — Context

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Job also added to this, using figures of speech, and he said:

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As God lives, who has taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who has led my soul to bitterness,

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as long as my breath remains in me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils,

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my lips will not speak iniquity, nor will my tongue devise lies.

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Far be it from me that I should judge you to be right, for, until I expire, I will not withdraw from my innocence.

Job 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:2 say?
Job 27:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “As God lives, who has taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who has led my soul to bitterness, ”
Where is Job 27:2 in the Bible?
Job 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read Job 27:2 in?
Job 27:2 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 27:2?
Job 27:2 reads (CPDV): “As God lives, who has taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who has led my soul to bitterness, ” 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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