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Job 27:6 asv — My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproachmeso long as I live.

American Standard Version

"My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproachmeso long as I live. "

— Job 27:6, American Standard Version

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Job 27 — Context

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(For my life is yet whole in me, And the spirit of God is in my nostrils);

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Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, Neither shall my tongue utter deceit.

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Far be it from me that I should justify you: Till I die I will not put away mine integrity from me.

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My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproachmeso long as I live.

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Let mine enemy be as the wicked, And let him that riseth up against me be as the unrighteous.

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For what is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, When God taketh away his soul?

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Will God hear his cry, When trouble cometh upon him?

Job 27:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 27:6 say?
Job 27:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproachmeso long as I live. ”
Where is Job 27:6 in the Bible?
Job 27:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 27, verse 6.
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 27:6.
What translation should I read Job 27:6 in?
Job 27:6 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 27:6?
Job 27:6 reads (ASV): “My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: My heart shall not reproachmeso long as I live. ” 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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