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Job 27:4 net — my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.

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"my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit."

— Job 27:4, NET Bible

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Job 27 — Context

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A Protest of Innocence And Job took up his discourse again:

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“As surely as God lives, who has denied me justice, the Almighty, who has made my life bitter–

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for while my spirit is still in me, and the breath from God is in my nostrils,

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my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.

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I will never declare that you three are in the right; until I die, I will not set aside my integrity!

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I will maintain my righteousness and never let it go; my conscience will not reproach me for as long as I live.

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The Condition of the Wicked“May my enemy be like the wicked, my adversary like the unrighteous.

Job 27:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:4 say?
Job 27:4 in the NET Bible reads: “my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.”
Where is Job 27:4 in the Bible?
Job 27:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 4.
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 27:4.
What translation should I read Job 27:4 in?
Job 27:4 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 27:4?
Job 27:4 reads (NET): “my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will whisper no deceit.” 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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